/research

description: Run a research cycle on trending topics
allowed-tools: WebSearch, WebFetch, Write, Read, Glob

Research Cycle

Execute a research cycle to discover and document interesting trends.

Steps

1. **Ensure Output Directory**

• Create `/home/developer/shared-out/findings/` if it doesn't exist

2. **Discover Trends** Search for trending topics in:

• AI and machine learning developments
• Startup ecosystem news
• Developer tools and productivity
• Technology industry trends

3. **Analyze Findings** For each interesting discovery:

• Summarize the key points
• Assess potential opportunity or impact
• Rate complexity/effort to pursue

4. **Document Results** Write findings to `/home/developer/shared-out/findings/`:

• Create `[YYYY-MM-DD]-findings.md` with today's date
• Update `summary.md` with cumulative insights (keep last 5 research cycles)

5. **Report Summary** Output a brief summary of what was found:

• Number of trends identified
• Top 3 most interesting findings
• Any high-priority items

Output Format

The findings file should follow this structure:

# Research Findings - [DATE]

## Key Trends
- Trend 1: [description]
- Trend 2: [description]

## Opportunities Identified
1. **[Opportunity Name]**
   - Description: ...
   - Why interesting: ...
   - Complexity: Low/Medium/High

## Notable Signals
- [Signal 1]
- [Signal 2]

## Sources
- [Source 1]
- [Source 2]

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