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Web Research
Your agent searches the internet in real time and returns structured, cited answers — no copy-pasting, no browser tabs.
What it does
Real-time research, structured results
The agent connects to live web sources, reads multiple pages, synthesises the information, and returns a clean answer with sources. You get the insight — not a list of links to click through.
🌐 Live data
Pulls from current web pages, not a training database. Results reflect what's happening right now.
📋 Structured output
Returns summaries, comparisons, and tables — not walls of text. Easy to act on.
🔗 Cited sources
Every claim is traceable. You can verify or dig deeper on any specific point.
📁 Save to file
Ask it to save the research as a Word or PDF document directly to your Files tab.
Example Prompts
What to ask
These work right now — copy, adapt, and use them.
Competitor Analysis
"Research the top 3 competitors to a Canadian payroll software company. Compare their pricing, target market, and key features in a table."
Returns a structured comparison table with pricing tiers, market positioning, and differentiators for each competitor.
Market Research
"What is the current market size of the Canadian cybersecurity industry and what's the projected growth rate for the next 5 years?"
Returns market size figures, growth projections, and key driving factors with source citations.
News & Current Events
"What's the latest news about AI regulations in Canada? Summarise the top 3 developments from the last 30 days."
Returns a concise briefing on recent regulatory developments with dates and sources.
Vendor Research
"I need an accounting software for a 10-person professional services firm in Canada. Research the top 5 options, compare pricing and features, and make a recommendation."
Returns a comparison table + a clear recommendation with reasoning.
Pricing Research
"What do commercial cleaning companies charge per square foot in Toronto? Give me low, mid, and high-end ranges."
Returns current market rates with a breakdown by service tier.
Save to File
"Research the top 5 coworking spaces in Ottawa under $500/month and save the results as a Word document to my Files tab."
Creates a formatted .docx file in your Files tab with the full research output.
Tips
Get better results
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Add constraints. "In Canada", "under $500/month", "for a 10-person team" — specificity dramatically improves relevance.
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Ask for a format. "Give me a table", "summarise in bullet points", "write it as a 1-page brief" — the agent will match the format you request.
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Ask for recency. "From the last 30 days" or "current as of 2025" helps the agent prioritise fresh sources.
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Save important research. Always add "save to my Files tab as a Word document" for research you'll reference later. Chat history doesn't persist between sessions.
Use Cases by Industry
How different businesses use this skill
🏢 Professional Services
- Research regulatory changes
- Benchmark competitor fees
- Find industry salary data
- Research potential clients
🏗️ Trades & Construction
- Current material pricing
- Local permit requirements
- Subcontractor market rates
- Supplier comparisons
🛒 Retail
- Competitor pricing checks
- Trending product research
- Supplier discovery
- Consumer trend analysis
💻 Tech & SaaS
- Competitive landscape maps
- Funding & M&A news
- Tech stack comparisons
- Industry analyst reports