deep_researcher_start

Initiate an AI-powered deep research task for complex queries, enabling extensive web searches, information analysis, and detailed report generation. Use this tool for in-depth research requiring critical analysis and thorough, well-sourced answers.

Instructions

Start a comprehensive AI-powered deep research task for complex queries. This tool initiates an intelligent agent that performs extensive web searches, crawls relevant pages, analyzes information, and synthesizes findings into a detailed research report. The agent thinks critically about the research topic and provides thorough, well-sourced answers. Use this for complex research questions that require in-depth analysis rather than simple searches. After starting a research task, IMMEDIATELY use deep_researcher_check with the returned task ID to monitor progress and retrieve results.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`instructions`	Yes	Complex research question or detailed instructions for the AI researcher. Be specific about what you want to research and any particular aspects you want covered.
`model`	No	Research model: 'exa-research' (faster, 15-45s, good for most queries) or 'exa-research-pro' (more comprehensive, 45s-2min, for complex topics). Default: exa-research

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "properties": {
    "instructions": {
      "description": "Complex research question or detailed instructions for the AI researcher. Be specific about what you want to research and any particular aspects you want covered.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "model": {
      "description": "Research model: 'exa-research' (faster, 15-45s, good for most queries) or 'exa-research-pro' (more comprehensive, 45s-2min, for complex topics). Default: exa-research",
      "enum": [
        "exa-research",
        "exa-research-pro"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "instructions"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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