Using Research Mode Effectively

Research Mode grounds your content in real, current information. Here's how to get the most value from it.

When Research Mode Shines

Statistical Content

When you need current data, Research Mode is essential:

• Market size and growth rates
• Industry adoption statistics
• Survey results and benchmarks
• Financial and economic data

Tip: Include the year in your objective: "Use 2026 statistics where available."

Competitive Landscape

Research helps when discussing industry players:

• Current feature comparisons
• Recent product announcements
• Pricing changes
• Market positioning shifts

Technical Accuracy

For technical content that changes:

• Current API documentation
• Latest framework versions
• Updated best practices
• Security advisories

News and Trends

Anything time-sensitive benefits from research:

• Industry trends and predictions
• Recent developments and announcements
• Regulatory changes
• Market movements

Optimizing Research Results

Be Specific in Your Objective

Vague objectives produce scattered research. Compare:

Vague:

"Write about AI trends"

Specific:

"Write about enterprise AI adoption trends in 2026, focusing on LLM implementation challenges in regulated industries like healthcare and finance. Include recent analyst reports from Gartner, Forrester, or McKinsey."

Name Authoritative Sources

Guide research toward quality sources:

• "Include data from [industry analysts]"
• "Reference recent studies from [respected institutions]"
• "Cite official documentation from [primary sources]"

Specify Timeframes

Help the AI find current information:

• "Focus on developments from the past 6 months"
• "Use 2025-2026 statistics only"
• "Emphasize the most recent best practices"

Request Diverse Perspectives

For balanced content:

"Research both advocates and critics of this approach. Include perspectives from practitioners, not just vendors."

Evaluating Research Quality

After your build completes, review the sources:

Check Source Authority

• Are sources from recognized publications?
• Are authors credentialed in the field?
• Is the publication date recent enough?

Verify Key Claims

• Click through to source links
• Confirm statistics match the original
• Check if quotes are accurate

Look for Gaps

• Were important angles missed?
• Are there notable sources that should have been included?
• Does the research feel comprehensive?

When to Skip Research

Research Mode isn't always necessary:

Evergreen Fundamentals

Concepts that don't change:

• Basic programming concepts
• Fundamental business principles
• Core design patterns

Internal Content

When your Library has the answers:

• Product documentation
• Company-specific processes
• Internal policies and guidelines

Opinion and Thought Leadership

When the value is your perspective:

• Personal takes and hot takes
• Experience-based advice
• Unique frameworks and methodologies

Creative Content

When originality matters more than facts:

• Brand storytelling
• Marketing narratives
• Conceptual content

Combining Research with Your Library

The most effective builds combine:

• Research - Current external information
• Library - Your internal knowledge and brand context

Add key facts, proprietary data, and specific examples to your Library. Research fills in the gaps with external context.

Research Mode + Max Mode

For the highest quality research-backed content:

• Enable both Research Mode and Max Mode
• Premium search finds better sources with deeper analysis
• Premium writing models synthesize research more effectively
• Enhanced critique validates claims more thoroughly

This combination costs 8 tokens per page but produces the most authoritative content.