Install Deep Research
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add sanjay3290/ai-skills --skill deep-researchThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads deep-research when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the deep-research skill”. In Codex, type $deep-research.
Gemini Deep Research Skill
Run autonomous research tasks that plan, search, read, and synthesize information into comprehensive reports.
Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- httpx:
pip install -r requirements.txt - GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable
Setup
- Get a Gemini API key from Google AI Studio
- Set the environment variable:
Or create aexport GEMINI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here.envfile in the skill directory.
Usage
Start a research task
python3 scripts/research.py --query "Research the history of Kubernetes"
With structured output format
python3 scripts/research.py --query "Compare Python web frameworks" \
--format "1. Executive Summary\n2. Comparison Table\n3. Recommendations"
Stream progress in real-time
python3 scripts/research.py --query "Analyze EV battery market" --stream
Start without waiting
python3 scripts/research.py --query "Research topic" --no-wait
Check status of running research
python3 scripts/research.py --status <interaction_id>
Wait for completion
python3 scripts/research.py --wait <interaction_id>
Continue from previous research
python3 scripts/research.py --query "Elaborate on point 2" --continue <interaction_id>
List recent research
python3 scripts/research.py --list
Output Formats
- Default: Human-readable markdown report
- JSON (
--json): Structured data for programmatic use - Raw (
--raw): Unprocessed API response
Cost & Time
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Time | 2-10 minutes per task |
| Cost | $2-5 per task (varies by complexity) |
| Token usage | ~250k-900k input, ~60k-80k output |
Best Use Cases
- Market analysis and competitive landscaping
- Technical literature reviews
- Due diligence research
- Historical research and timelines
- Comparative analysis (frameworks, products, technologies)
Workflow
- User requests research → Run
--query "..." - Inform user of estimated time (2-10 minutes)
- Monitor with
--streamor poll with--status - Return formatted results
- Use
--continuefor follow-up questions
Exit Codes
- 0: Success
- 1: Error (API error, config issue, timeout)
- 130: Cancelled by user (Ctrl+C)
Tips for Deep Research
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • This skill ships scripts. Read them before the first run, and run it in a project without secrets first.
- • It is part of a pack with 25 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Deep Research
What does the Deep Research skill do?
Execute autonomous multi-step research using Google Gemini Deep Research Agent. Use for: market analysis, competitive landscaping, literature reviews, technical research, due diligence. Takes 2-10 minutes but produces detailed, cited reports. Costs $2-5 per task.
How do I install Deep Research?
Run "npx skills add sanjay3290/ai-skills --skill deep-research" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Deep Research work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Deep Research uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Deep Research free?
Deep Research is open source on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Deep Research?
Deep Research is published by sanjay3290 in the sanjay3290/ai-skills repository, together with 24 other skills.


