Overview
The Deep Research Block conducts comprehensive web and document research on any topic, gathering current information from multiple sources and presenting it in an in-depth report format with logical sections and citations throughout. The block uses two components: a planning model that plans the research steps, and a writing model that consolidates findings into the final report. This allows you to combine the planning capabilities of one model with the writing capabilities of another.Key Features
- Real-time Web Search - Accesses current information from across the internet or documents on the canvas
- Web and Doc Search - Specify if you want the block to search through the web and/or all “documents” anywhere on the canvas. Note: This is for broader search - connected blocks will be used as context regardless of these settings
- Search Control - Scope searching for both web (include/exclude domains, categories, date ranges) and documents (select specific files)
- Source Citations - Includes links and references for verification
- Context Aware - Uses context from connected blocks to focus research and writing
How to Use
- Create a Deep Research Block - Click on canvas → Select “Deep Research Block”
- Enter Research Topic - Type your research question or topic
- Configure Search - Select web and/or document search (web turned on by default)
- Select Models - Choose your planner model (determines how/what/where to search) and writer model (consolidates research into final report)
- Connect to Other Blocks - Share research findings with Chat, Prompt, or Memo blocks
Example Use Cases
- Market Research - “Analyze the current state of the AI productivity tools market”
- Competitive Analysis - “Research top 5 competitors to Notion and their key features”
- Industry Trends - “What are the latest trends in remote work technology?”
- Technical Research - “Current best practices for API security in 2025”