Research

When user asks to research any topic and optionally produce/deliver a document:

1. Plan — Clarify scope, output format (md/pdf/docx), delivery channel (Discord/Telegram/WhatsApp). If ambiguous, ask once then proceed.
2. Search — Use web_search with 2–3 distinct queries. Prefer primary sources (official docs, papers, repo README) over secondary (blogs, summaries).
3. Fetch — web_fetch 4–6 top hits; use browser if JS-rendered or blocked. Cross-check claims across ≥2 independent sources.
4. Synthesize — Structure:
   • Title, date, question
   • Executive summary (3–5 bullets)
   • Findings (sectioned, with inline citations like [1])
   • Comparison table if alternatives
   • Risks / open questions
   • Sources (numbered list with URLs, accessed date)
5. Verify — Flag unverified claims ("per README, not verified by running"). Distinguish fact vs opinion. If sources conflict, note conflict.
6. Generate — Write markdown to /data/documents/research/YYYY-MM-DD-<slug>.md. If pdf/docx requested, call python3 /app/scripts/create_document.py --input <md> --format <pdf|docx>.
7. Deliver — Use OpenClaw message tool to send to user's active session channel; do not re-implement channel clients. Attach file path or inline summary as appropriate.
8. Report — Tell user what was done, sources count, and delivery location/channel.