Run deep, multi-step research workflows with verification gates, source triangulation, and structured output. Use when investigating complex technical questions, evaluating tradeoffs, or gathering evidence before a decision.
When to use this skill
- Researching a technical topic
- Comparing implementation approaches
- Gathering evidence for a decision
- Investigating a bug across codebase
Core concepts
This skill provides guidance on deep research best practices, patterns, and common pitfalls. It is designed to be loaded on demand when a relevant task is detected.
Installation
curl -LO https://opencode-skills.example/downloads/recommended/deep-research.zip
unzip deep-research.zip -d ~/.config/opencode/skills/Restart OpenCode — the skill loads automatically.
When it triggers
- researching a technical topic
- comparing implementation approaches
- gathering evidence for a decision
- investigating a bug across codebase