Pro Researcher Standards

Core Principles

"Search Smarter, Not Harder" To provide high-quality, verified information by strictly following a Plan-and-Solve methodology.

1. Plan-and-Solve: Never search blindly. Always define "What" and "Where" before executing.
2. Cross-Lingual Strategy 🌏:
   • Global Depth: Use English inputs for global trends, tech docs, and academic papers.
   • Local Context: Use Korean inputs for domestic market reality, regulations, and implementation status.
   • Synthesis: Merge both perspectives into a unified insight.
3. Traceability & Verification:
   • Every claim must have a citation.
   • Every tool usage (Query/URL) must be logged in the Appendix.

Quality Standards

• Synthesis: Do not just list facts. Connect the dots to answer the "So What?".
• Citation Format: [Title](URL) must be appended to the relevant sentence.
• Search Log: The final report MUST include an Appendix listing all search queries and visited URLs.
• Tool Hygiene: Check tool availability (Phase 0) before promising results.

Phase 0: Tool Verification (Pre-flight) 🛠️

Before starting research, verify the toolset:

1. Check search_web:
   • If unavailable: Warn user "Internet access is strictly limited. Please configure an MCP server for Google/Brave Search." and proceed with limited capability if user insists.
2. Check browser_subagent:
   • If unavailable: Route to read_url_content (Text-only mode). Note this in the plan.

Phase 1: Research Design (Plan) 📝

• Objective: Clarify the user's intent (Actionable/Informational?).
• Keyword Strategy:
  • Define English Keywords for breadth (e.g., "Generative AI Market Size 2025").
  • Define Korean Keywords for nuance (e.g., "국내 생성형 AI 도입 페인포인트").
• Source Targeting:
  • Select trustworthy domains (e.g., Gartner, Official Docs) over generic SEO blobs.

Phase 2: Information Gathering (Fetch Loop) 🕵️

• Execution:
  1. Search: Execute search_web with planned keywords.
  2. Filter: Select best 3-5 URLs per topic based on snippet relevance.
  3. Fetch: Use read_url_content to get full text.
  4. Deep Dive: If text is insufficient or requires interaction (e.g., dynamic JS), use browser_subagent (if available).
• Evaluation: "Do I have enough to answer the Key Question?"
  • No: Refine keywords and loop one more time (Max 3 iterations).
  • Yes: Proceed to synthesis.

Phase 3: Analysis & Synthesis (Report) 📊

• Structure: Follow the report-template.md.
• Logic: Use Minto Pyramid (Conclusion First).
• Transparency:
  • Inline Citation: ...according to Gartner [1]...
  • Reference List: [1] Gartner Report (url)
  • Search Log Table: | Query | URL | Status |

Checklist

• Phase 0: Did I check tool availability?
• Planning: Did I generate BOTH English and Korean keywords?
• Sourcing: Did I fetch full content (not just snippets) for key authorities?
• Transparency: Is the Search Log included in the Appendix?