# Deep Research

Deep Research is a mode in Workspace Chat that runs a deeper, multi-step investigation and returns a structured report with source citations.

Use it when you need more than a quick answer—like market scans, competitor research, or multi-angle analysis for a business decision.

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### How to use Deep Research

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#### Turn on Deep Research

In your chat window, turn **Deep Research** on. You can find it under **AI Tools**.

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#### Ask your question

Type what you want to learn and what you want as output.

Include:

1. Goal (what decision you’re making)
2. Scope (market, region, timeframe)
3. Output format (e.g., “compare top 5 options with pros/cons + recommendation”)
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#### Let it run

Deep Research runs autonomously, then generates a structured report with citations.

Most runs take **5–20 minutes**.
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### Guardrails

Guardrails are checked at two points:

1. **Your initial query** (before research starts)
2. **The final report** (before it’s delivered)

If the initial query or final report violates guardrails, Deep Research stops.

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### FAQs

#### How long does Deep Research take?

Usually **5–20 minutes**, depending on the question.

#### Do I pay per use?

Not currently. Usage is limited daily by your company’s budget.

#### Will it work for every model?

Deep Research works with the [Recommended Models.](https://docs.nexos.ai/models)


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.nexos.ai/workspace/chat/deep-research.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.