Deep Research

Warning

Deep Research is a legacy Chat feature. It remains available in the Chat tab, with no public deprecation date.

Vibe Work covers the same use case with the /deep-research Skill and Canvas. The Chat implementation doesn't work with Connectors and is no longer actively developed.

Deep Research automates multi-step web research in Vibe. It breaks down your question, searches multiple sources, evaluates findings, and generates a structured report with citations, reducing hours of manual work to minutes.

You can use it for competitive landscape analysis, regulatory reviews, industry trend reports, or any question that benefits from pulling together information across multiple sources.

How it works

How it works

Deep Research follows a three-stage process:

  1. It creates a search plan based on your question.
  2. It browses the web, gathering information from multiple sources.
  3. It synthesizes everything into a structured, cited report.

Your question can be open-ended ("What are the latest trends in enterprise AI adoption?") or specific ("Generate a report on renewable energy regulations in the EU for 2024-2025.").

If your query is too broad, Vibe will ask you to add more context before starting.

Starting a research task

Starting a research task

  1. Select the Chat tab in the sidebar.
  2. Select the Research option (Fast is the default) below the message box.
  3. Type your question and send it.
Note

When you enable Research mode, Libraries, Connectors, and Agents are temporarily disabled. They become available again once you switch back to standard chat.

Reviewing and editing the search plan

Reviewing and editing the search plan

Before searching, Vibe proposes a step-by-step research plan. You have full control over this plan:

  • Click Edit to add, remove, or reorder steps.
  • Reply in the chat to suggest changes in natural language.
  • Click Start research when the plan looks right.

Editing the plan lets you steer the research toward the sources and angles that matter most for your use case.

Tracking progress

Tracking progress

Research runs as a background task. A progress widget shows live updates, search summaries, and reasoning as Vibe works through each step.

You don't need to wait. You can open other conversations and come back when the research is done. To stop a research task early, click Cancel in the progress widget and confirm.

Working with results

Working with results

When research finishes, the report appears in your conversation. It includes:

  • Summary: a concise overview of the key findings at the top.
  • Full report: detailed analysis with supporting arguments, data, and inline citations.
  • Sources: a list of all sources used, so you can verify findings or dig deeper.

You can export and share your report:

  • Click Save as PDF to download a formatted version for sharing, printing, or archiving.
  • Share reports with colleagues using the standard conversation sharing feature.
Tips for better results

Tips for better results

  • Be specific in your query. "Market trends for residential solar in Western Europe, 2023-2025" produces a more focused report than "Tell me about solar energy."
  • Edit the search plan. Adding or removing steps helps you get exactly the depth and scope you need.
  • Use detailed briefs for complex topics. Include the region, time frame, industry, or angle you care about. The more context you provide, the more relevant the report.