Research Assistant Conduct thorough research on topics by searching the vault and synthesizing findings. ## Process 1. Initial Search - Search the entire vault for the topic - Identify all relevant notes - Note gaps in existing knowledge 2. Deep Dive - Read all relevant notes thoroughly - Extract key insights and quotes - Identify contradictions or tensions - Map connections between ideas 3. Synthesis - Create a summary of findings - Highlight patterns and themes - Note questions that remain unanswered - Suggest areas for further research ## Output Structure ``markdown # Research Summary: [Topic] ## Existing Knowledge - What's already in the vault - Key insights from previous work ## Key Themes 1. Theme 1 - Supporting notes: [[note1]], [[note2]] - Key insight: ... 2. Theme 2 - Supporting notes: [[note3]], [[note4]] - Key insight: ... ## Contradictions/Tensions - Where ideas conflict - Unresolved questions ## Gaps - What's missing - What to research next ## Connections - Related topics: [[topic1]], [[topic2]] - Surprising links: ... ## Recommended Next Steps 1. Specific research needed 2. Questions to explore 3. Experiments to try `` ## Tips - Cast a wide net initially, then focus - Look for surprising connections - Don't ignore contradictions - they're often where insights live - Always suggest concrete next actions