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-# Deep Research Prompt Generator Instructions
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-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>This workflow uses ADAPTIVE FACILITATION - adjust your communication style based on {user_skill_level}</critical>
-<critical>This workflow generates structured research prompts optimized for AI platforms</critical>
-<critical>Based on {{current_year}} best practices from ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude</critical>
-<critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and tailor to {user_skill_level}</critical>
-<critical>Generate all documents in {document_output_language}</critical>
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-<critical>🚨 BUILD ANTI-HALLUCINATION INTO PROMPTS 🚨</critical>
-<critical>Generated prompts MUST instruct AI to cite sources with URLs for all factual claims</critical>
-<critical>Include validation requirements: "Cross-reference claims with at least 2 independent sources"</critical>
-<critical>Add explicit instructions: "If you cannot find reliable data, state 'No verified data found for [X]'"</critical>
-<critical>Require confidence indicators in prompts: "Mark each claim with confidence level and source quality"</critical>
-<critical>Include fact-checking instructions: "Distinguish between verified facts, analysis, and speculation"</critical>
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-<workflow>
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-<step n="1" goal="Discover what research prompt they need">
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-<action>Engage conversationally to understand their needs:
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-<check if="{user_skill_level} == 'expert'">
-  "Let's craft a research prompt optimized for AI deep research tools.
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-What topic or question do you want to investigate, and which platform are you planning to use? (ChatGPT Deep Research, Gemini, Grok, Claude Projects)"
-</check>
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-<check if="{user_skill_level} == 'intermediate'">
-  "I'll help you create a structured research prompt for AI platforms like ChatGPT Deep Research, Gemini, or Grok.
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-These tools work best with well-structured prompts that define scope, sources, and output format.
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-What do you want to research?"
-</check>
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-<check if="{user_skill_level} == 'beginner'">
-  "Think of this as creating a detailed brief for an AI research assistant.
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-Tools like ChatGPT Deep Research can spend hours searching the web and synthesizing information - but they work best when you give them clear instructions about what to look for and how to present it.
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-What topic are you curious about?"
-</check>
-</action>
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-<action>Through conversation, discover:
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-- **The research topic** - What they want to explore
-- **Their purpose** - Why they need this (decision-making, learning, writing, etc.)
-- **Target platform** - Which AI tool they'll use (affects prompt structure)
-- **Existing knowledge** - What they already know vs. what's uncertain
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-Adapt your questions based on their clarity:
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-- If they're vague → Help them sharpen the focus
-- If they're specific → Capture the details
-- If they're unsure about platform → Guide them to the best fit
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-Don't make them fill out a form - have a real conversation.
-</action>
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-<template-output>research_topic</template-output>
-<template-output>research_goal</template-output>
-<template-output>target_platform</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="2" goal="Define Research Scope and Boundaries">
-<action>Help user define clear boundaries for focused research</action>
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-**Let's define the scope to ensure focused, actionable results:**
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-<ask>**Temporal Scope** - What time period should the research cover?
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-- Current state only (last 6-12 months)
-- Recent trends (last 2-3 years)
-- Historical context (5-10 years)
-- Future outlook (projections 3-5 years)
-- Custom date range (specify)</ask>
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-<template-output>temporal_scope</template-output>
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-<ask>**Geographic Scope** - What geographic focus?
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-- Global
-- Regional (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, etc.)
-- Specific countries
-- US-focused
-- Other (specify)</ask>
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-<template-output>geographic_scope</template-output>
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-<ask>**Thematic Boundaries** - Are there specific aspects to focus on or exclude?
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-Examples:
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-- Focus: technological innovation, regulatory changes, market dynamics
-- Exclude: historical background, unrelated adjacent markets</ask>
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-<template-output>thematic_boundaries</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="3" goal="Specify Information Types and Sources">
-<action>Determine what types of information and sources are needed</action>
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-**What types of information do you need?**
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-<ask>Select all that apply:
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-- [ ] Quantitative data and statistics
-- [ ] Qualitative insights and expert opinions
-- [ ] Trends and patterns
-- [ ] Case studies and examples
-- [ ] Comparative analysis
-- [ ] Technical specifications
-- [ ] Regulatory and compliance information
-- [ ] Financial data
-- [ ] Academic research
-- [ ] Industry reports
-- [ ] News and current events</ask>
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-<template-output>information_types</template-output>
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-<ask>**Preferred Sources** - Any specific source types or credibility requirements?
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-Examples:
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-- Peer-reviewed academic journals
-- Industry analyst reports (Gartner, Forrester, IDC)
-- Government/regulatory sources
-- Financial reports and SEC filings
-- Technical documentation
-- News from major publications
-- Expert blogs and thought leadership
-- Social media and forums (with caveats)</ask>
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-<template-output>preferred_sources</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="4" goal="Define Output Structure and Format">
-<action>Specify desired output format for the research</action>
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-<ask>**Output Format** - How should the research be structured?
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-1. Executive Summary + Detailed Sections
-2. Comparative Analysis Table
-3. Chronological Timeline
-4. SWOT Analysis Framework
-5. Problem-Solution-Impact Format
-6. Question-Answer Format
-7. Custom structure (describe)</ask>
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-<template-output>output_format</template-output>
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-<ask>**Key Sections** - What specific sections or questions should the research address?
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-Examples for market research:
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-- Market size and growth
-- Key players and competitive landscape
-- Trends and drivers
-- Challenges and barriers
-- Future outlook
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-Examples for technical research:
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-- Current state of technology
-- Alternative approaches and trade-offs
-- Best practices and patterns
-- Implementation considerations
-- Tool/framework comparison</ask>
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-<template-output>key_sections</template-output>
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-<ask>**Depth Level** - How detailed should each section be?
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-- High-level overview (2-3 paragraphs per section)
-- Standard depth (1-2 pages per section)
-- Comprehensive (3-5 pages per section with examples)
-- Exhaustive (deep dive with all available data)</ask>
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-<template-output>depth_level</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="5" goal="Add Context and Constraints">
-<action>Gather additional context to make the prompt more effective</action>
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-<ask>**Persona/Perspective** - Should the research take a specific viewpoint?
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-Examples:
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-- "Act as a venture capital analyst evaluating investment opportunities"
-- "Act as a CTO evaluating technology choices for a fintech startup"
-- "Act as an academic researcher reviewing literature"
-- "Act as a product manager assessing market opportunities"
-- No specific persona needed</ask>
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-<template-output>research_persona</template-output>
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-<ask>**Special Requirements or Constraints:**
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-- Citation requirements (e.g., "Include source URLs for all claims")
-- Bias considerations (e.g., "Consider perspectives from both proponents and critics")
-- Recency requirements (e.g., "Prioritize sources from 2024-2025")
-- Specific keywords or technical terms to focus on
-- Any topics or angles to avoid</ask>
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-<template-output>special_requirements</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="6" goal="Define Validation and Follow-up Strategy">
-<action>Establish how to validate findings and what follow-ups might be needed</action>
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-<ask>**Validation Criteria** - How should the research be validated?
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-- Cross-reference multiple sources for key claims
-- Identify conflicting viewpoints and resolve them
-- Distinguish between facts, expert opinions, and speculation
-- Note confidence levels for different findings
-- Highlight gaps or areas needing more research</ask>
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-<template-output>validation_criteria</template-output>
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-<ask>**Follow-up Questions** - What potential follow-up questions should be anticipated?
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-Examples:
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-- "If cost data is unclear, drill deeper into pricing models"
-- "If regulatory landscape is complex, create separate analysis"
-- "If multiple technical approaches exist, create comparison matrix"</ask>
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-<template-output>follow_up_strategy</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="7" goal="Generate Optimized Research Prompt">
-<action>Synthesize all inputs into platform-optimized research prompt</action>
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-<critical>Generate the deep research prompt using best practices for the target platform</critical>
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-**Prompt Structure Best Practices:**
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-1. **Clear Title/Question** (specific, focused)
-2. **Context and Goal** (why this research matters)
-3. **Scope Definition** (boundaries and constraints)
-4. **Information Requirements** (what types of data/insights)
-5. **Output Structure** (format and sections)
-6. **Source Guidance** (preferred sources and credibility)
-7. **Validation Requirements** (how to verify findings)
-8. **Keywords** (precise technical terms, brand names)
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-<action>Generate prompt following this structure</action>
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-<template-output file="deep-research-prompt.md">deep_research_prompt</template-output>
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-<ask>Review the generated prompt:
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-- [a] Accept and save
-- [e] Edit sections
-- [r] Refine with additional context
-- [o] Optimize for different platform</ask>
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-<check if="edit or refine">
-  <ask>What would you like to adjust?</ask>
-  <goto step="7">Regenerate with modifications</goto>
-</check>
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-</step>
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-<step n="8" goal="Generate Platform-Specific Tips">
-<action>Provide platform-specific usage tips based on target platform</action>
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-<check if="target_platform includes ChatGPT">
-  **ChatGPT Deep Research Tips:**
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-- Use clear verbs: "compare," "analyze," "synthesize," "recommend"
-- Specify keywords explicitly to guide search
-- Answer clarifying questions thoroughly (requests are more expensive)
-- You have 25-250 queries/month depending on tier
-- Review the research plan before it starts searching
-  </check>
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-<check if="target_platform includes Gemini">
-  **Gemini Deep Research Tips:**
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-- Keep initial prompt simple - you can adjust the research plan
-- Be specific and clear - vagueness is the enemy
-- Review and modify the multi-point research plan before it runs
-- Use follow-up questions to drill deeper or add sections
-- Available in 45+ languages globally
-  </check>
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-<check if="target_platform includes Grok">
-  **Grok DeepSearch Tips:**
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-- Include date windows: "from Jan-Jun 2025"
-- Specify output format: "bullet list + citations"
-- Pair with Think Mode for reasoning
-- Use follow-up commands: "Expand on [topic]" to deepen sections
-- Verify facts when obscure sources cited
-- Free tier: 5 queries/24hrs, Premium: 30/2hrs
-  </check>
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-<check if="target_platform includes Claude">
-  **Claude Projects Tips:**
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-- Use Chain of Thought prompting for complex reasoning
-- Break into sub-prompts for multi-step research (prompt chaining)
-- Add relevant documents to Project for context
-- Provide explicit instructions and examples
-- Test iteratively and refine prompts
-  </check>
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-<template-output>platform_tips</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="9" goal="Generate Research Execution Checklist">
-<action>Create a checklist for executing and evaluating the research</action>
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-Generate execution checklist with:
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-**Before Running Research:**
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-- [ ] Prompt clearly states the research question
-- [ ] Scope and boundaries are well-defined
-- [ ] Output format and structure specified
-- [ ] Keywords and technical terms included
-- [ ] Source guidance provided
-- [ ] Validation criteria clear
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-**During Research:**
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-- [ ] Review research plan before execution (if platform provides)
-- [ ] Answer any clarifying questions thoroughly
-- [ ] Monitor progress if platform shows reasoning process
-- [ ] Take notes on unexpected findings or gaps
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-**After Research Completion:**
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-- [ ] Verify key facts from multiple sources
-- [ ] Check citation credibility
-- [ ] Identify conflicting information and resolve
-- [ ] Note confidence levels for findings
-- [ ] Identify gaps requiring follow-up
-- [ ] Ask clarifying follow-up questions
-- [ ] Export/save research before query limit resets
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-<template-output>execution_checklist</template-output>
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-</step>
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-<step n="10" goal="Finalize and Export">
-<action>Save complete research prompt package</action>
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-**Your Deep Research Prompt Package is ready!**
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-The output includes:
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-1. **Optimized Research Prompt** - Ready to paste into AI platform
-2. **Platform-Specific Tips** - How to get the best results
-3. **Execution Checklist** - Ensure thorough research process
-4. **Follow-up Strategy** - Questions to deepen findings
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-<action>Save all outputs to {default_output_file}</action>
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-<ask>Would you like to:
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-1. Generate a variation for a different platform
-2. Create a follow-up prompt based on hypothetical findings
-3. Generate a related research prompt
-4. Exit workflow
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-Select option (1-4):</ask>
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-<check if="option 1">
-  <goto step="1">Start with different platform selection</goto>
-</check>
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-<check if="option 2 or 3">
-  <goto step="1">Start new prompt with context from previous</goto>
-</check>
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-</step>
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-<step n="FINAL" goal="Update status file on completion" tag="workflow-status">
-<check if="standalone_mode != true">
-  <action>Load the FULL file: {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml</action>
-  <action>Find workflow_status key "research"</action>
-  <critical>ONLY write the file path as the status value - no other text, notes, or metadata</critical>
-  <action>Update workflow_status["research"] = "{output_folder}/bmm-research-deep-prompt-{{date}}.md"</action>
-  <action>Save file, preserving ALL comments and structure including STATUS DEFINITIONS</action>
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-<action>Find first non-completed workflow in workflow_status (next workflow to do)</action>
-<action>Determine next agent from path file based on next workflow</action>
-</check>
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-<output>**✅ Deep Research Prompt Generated**
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-**Research Prompt:**
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-- Structured research prompt generated and saved to {output_folder}/bmm-research-deep-prompt-{{date}}.md
-- Ready to execute with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok
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-{{#if standalone_mode != true}}
-**Status Updated:**
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-- Progress tracking updated: research marked complete
-- Next workflow: {{next_workflow}}
-  {{else}}
-  **Note:** Running in standalone mode (no progress tracking)
-  {{/if}}
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-**Next Steps:**
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-{{#if standalone_mode != true}}
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-- **Next workflow:** {{next_workflow}} ({{next_agent}} agent)
-- **Optional:** Execute the research prompt with AI platform, gather findings, or run additional research workflows
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-Check status anytime with: `workflow-status`
-{{else}}
-Since no workflow is in progress:
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-- Execute the research prompt with AI platform and gather findings
-- Refer to the BMM workflow guide if unsure what to do next
-- Or run `workflow-init` to create a workflow path and get guided next steps
-  {{/if}}
-  </output>
-  </step>
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-</workflow>