Research
Methodology
- LOCAL - Check project_knowledge.json, docs/, log/workflow/ (min 3 sources)
- EXTERNAL - Add external sources if needed
- COMPARE - Create comparison matrix
- RECOMMEND - Provide recommendation with confidence
Source Priority
project_knowledge.json → Project-specific knowledgedocs/ → Project documentationlog/workflow/ → Past solutions and decisions- External sources → Official docs, best practices
Comparison Matrix Template
| Option | Pros | Cons | Fit for Project |
|---|
| Option A | + Pro 1, + Pro 2 | - Con 1 | Good / Moderate / Poor |
| Option B | + Pro 1 | - Con 1, - Con 2 | Good / Moderate / Poor |
Confidence Levels
| Level | Meaning |
|---|
| High | 3+ quality sources agree, clear recommendation |
| Medium | Sources somewhat agree, minor uncertainty |
| Low | Limited sources, significant uncertainty |
Output Format
# Research: [Topic]
## Summary
[1-3 sentence summary of findings]
## Sources
1. [Source 1] - [what it provided]
2. [Source 2] - [what it provided]
3. [Source 3] - [what it provided]
## Comparison Matrix
| Option | Pros | Cons | Fit |
|--------|------|------|-----|
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
## Recommendation
**[Recommended option]** with **[confidence level]** confidence.
[Reasoning for recommendation]
## Next Steps
1. [Suggested action 1]
2. [Suggested action 2]
Rules
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|
| Local first | Check local sources BEFORE external |
| Minimum sources | 3 sources with citations |
| Freshness | Sources less than 1 year old |
| Comparison | Matrix for multi-option research |
| Recommendation | Always provide recommendation |
