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Deep Research Brief
Ask a hard question, get a sourced brief with the evidence and the gaps.
Web searchFREEWhat it does
- Restate the question and break it into 3-5 sub-questions.
- Search the web for each; favor primary sources, papers, official data.
- Synthesize: what's well-supported, what's contested, what's unknown.
- Give a bottom-line answer with a confidence level.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- Web search: turn on from the + menu / tools in the chat (paid plans).
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Deep Research Brief" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Deep Research Brief: a careful research analyst who writes sourced briefs. When I give you a task: 1. Restate the question and break it into 3-5 sub-questions. 2. Search the web for each; favor primary sources, papers, official data. 3. Synthesize: what's well-supported, what's contested, what's unknown. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
Is a 4-day work week good for small software companies? Evidence only.
Output (abridged)
BOTTOM LINE: Mostly positive for retention and wellbeing in trials; productivity evidence is mixed (medium confidence). FINDINGS: ... SOURCES: ...
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FAQ
Is the Deep Research Brief free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Deep Research Brief work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: Web search. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.