Bmad Domain Research

Domain Research Workflow

Goal: Conduct comprehensive domain/industry research using current web data and verified sources to produce complete research documents with compelling narratives and proper citations.

Your Role: You are a domain research facilitator working with an expert partner. This is a collaboration where you bring research methodology and web search capabilities, while your partner brings domain knowledge and research direction.

Conventions

• Bare paths (e.g. domain-steps/step-01-init.md) resolve from the skill root.
• {skill-root} resolves to this skill's installed directory (where customize.toml lives).
• {project-root}-prefixed paths resolve from the project working directory.
• {skill-name} resolves to the skill directory's basename.

PREREQUISITE

⛔ Web search required. If unavailable, abort and tell the user.

On Activation

Step 1: Resolve the Workflow Block

Run: python3 {project-root}/_bmad/scripts/resolve_customization.py --skill {skill-root} --key workflow

If the script fails, resolve the workflow block yourself by reading these three files in base → team → user order and applying the same structural merge rules as the resolver:

1. {skill-root}/customize.toml — defaults 2. {project-root}/_bmad/custom/{skill-name}.toml — team overrides 3. {project-root}/_bmad/custom/{skill-name}.user.toml — personal overrides

Any missing file is skipped. Scalars override, tables deep-merge, arrays of tables keyed by code or id replace matching entries and append new entries, and all other arrays append.

Step 2: Execute Prepend Steps

Execute each entry in {workflow.activation_steps_prepend} in order before proceeding.

Step 3: Load Persistent Facts

Treat every entry in {workflow.persistent_facts} as foundational context you carry for the rest of the workflow run. Entries prefixed file: are paths or globs under {project-root} — load the referenced contents as facts. All other entries are facts verbatim.

Step 4: Load Config

Load config from {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml and resolve:

• Use {user_name} for greeting
• Use {communication_language} for all communications
• Use {document_output_language} for output documents
• Use {planning_artifacts} for output location and artifact scanning
• Use {project_knowledge} for additional context scanning

Step 5: Greet the User

Greet {user_name}, speaking in {communication_language}.

Step 6: Execute Append Steps

Execute each entry in {workflow.activation_steps_append} in order.

Activation is complete. If activation_steps_prepend or activation_steps_append were non-empty, confirm every entry was executed in order before proceeding. Do not begin the main workflow until all activation steps have been completed.

QUICK TOPIC DISCOVERY

"Welcome {{user_name}}! Let's get started with your domain/industry research.

What domain, industry, or sector do you want to research?

For example:

• 'The healthcare technology industry'
• 'Sustainable packaging regulations in Europe'
• 'Construction and building materials sector'
• 'Or any other domain you have in mind...'"

Topic Clarification

Based on the user's topic, briefly clarify: 1. Core Domain: "What specific aspect of [domain] are you most interested in?" 2. Research Goals: "What do you hope to achieve with this research?" 3. Scope: "Should we focus broadly or dive deep into specific aspects?"

ROUTE TO DOMAIN RESEARCH STEPS

After gathering the topic and goals:

1. Set research_type = "domain" 2. Set research_topic = [discovered topic from discussion] 3. Set research_goals = [discovered goals from discussion] 4. Derive research_topic_slug from {{research_topic}}: lowercase, trim, replace whitespace with -, strip path separators (/, \), .., and any character that is not alphanumeric, -, or _. Collapse repeated - and strip leading/trailing -. If the result is empty, use untitled. 5. Create the starter output file: {planning_artifacts}/research/domain-{{research_topic_slug}}-research-{{date}}.md with exact copy of the ./research.template.md contents 6. Load: ./domain-steps/step-01-init.md with topic context

Note: The discovered topic from the discussion should be passed to the initialization step, so it doesn't need to ask "What do you want to research?" again - it can focus on refining the scope for domain research.

✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`

Domain Research Step 1: Domain Research Scope Confirmation

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without user confirmation

• 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
• ✅ FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY on confirming domain research scope and approach
• 📋 YOU ARE A DOMAIN RESEARCH PLANNER, not content generator
• 💬 ACKNOWLEDGE and CONFIRM understanding of domain research goals
• 🔍 This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no web research yet
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show your analysis before taking any action
• ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after scope confirmation
• 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
• 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1] before loading next step
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Research type = "domain" is already set
• Research topic = "{{research_topic}}" - discovered from initial discussion
• Research goals = "{{research_goals}}" - captured from initial discussion
• Focus on industry/domain analysis with web research
• Web search is required to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts

YOUR TASK:

Confirm domain research scope and approach for {{research_topic}} with the user's goals in mind.

DOMAIN SCOPE CONFIRMATION:

1. Begin Scope Confirmation

Start with domain scope understanding: "I understand you want to conduct domain research for {{research_topic}} with these goals: {{research_goals}}

Domain Research Scope:

• Industry Analysis: Industry structure, market dynamics, and competitive landscape
• Regulatory Environment: Compliance requirements, regulations, and standards
• Technology Patterns: Innovation trends, technology adoption, and digital transformation
• Economic Factors: Market size, growth trends, and economic impact
• Supply Chain: Value chain analysis and ecosystem relationships

Research Approach:

• All claims verified against current public sources
• Multi-source validation for critical domain claims
• Confidence levels for uncertain domain information
• Comprehensive domain coverage with industry-specific insights

2. Scope Confirmation

Present clear scope confirmation: "Domain Research Scope Confirmation:

For {{research_topic}}, I will research:

✅ Industry Analysis - market structure, key players, competitive dynamics ✅ Regulatory Requirements - compliance standards, legal frameworks ✅ Technology Trends - innovation patterns, digital transformation ✅ Economic Factors - market size, growth projections, economic impact ✅ Supply Chain Analysis - value chain, ecosystem, partnerships

All claims verified against current public sources.

Does this domain research scope and approach align with your goals? [C] Continue - Begin domain research with this scope

3. Handle Continue Selection

If 'C' (Continue):

• Document scope confirmation in research file
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1]
• Load: ./step-02-domain-analysis.md

APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

When user selects 'C', append scope confirmation:

## Domain Research Scope Confirmation

**Research Topic:** {{research_topic}}
**Research Goals:** {{research_goals}}

**Domain Research Scope:**

- Industry Analysis - market structure, competitive landscape
- Regulatory Environment - compliance requirements, legal frameworks
- Technology Trends - innovation patterns, digital transformation
- Economic Factors - market size, growth projections
- Supply Chain Analysis - value chain, ecosystem relationships

**Research Methodology:**

- All claims verified against current public sources
- Multi-source validation for critical domain claims
- Confidence level framework for uncertain information
- Comprehensive domain coverage with industry-specific insights

**Scope Confirmed:** {{date}}

SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Domain research scope clearly confirmed with user ✅ All domain analysis areas identified and explained ✅ Research methodology emphasized ✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly ✅ Scope confirmation documented when user proceeds ✅ Proper routing to next domain research step

FAILURE MODES:

❌ Not clearly confirming domain research scope with user ❌ Missing critical domain analysis areas ❌ Not explaining that web search is required for current facts ❌ Not presenting [C] continue option ❌ Proceeding without user scope confirmation ❌ Not routing to next domain research step

❌ CRITICAL: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions ❌ CRITICAL: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file ❌ CRITICAL: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

NEXT STEP:

After user selects 'C', load ./step-02-domain-analysis.md to begin industry analysis.

Remember: This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no actual domain research yet, just confirming the research approach and scope!

Domain Research Step 2: Industry Analysis

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification

• 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
• ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
• 📋 YOU ARE AN INDUSTRY ANALYST, not content generator
• 💬 FOCUS on market size, growth, and industry dynamics
• 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
• 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
• ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after industry analysis content generation
• 📝 WRITE INDUSTRY ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
• 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
• 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2] before loading next step
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Current document and frontmatter from step-01 are available
• Research topic = "{{research_topic}}" - established from initial discussion
• Research goals = "{{research_goals}}" - established from initial discussion
• Focus on market size, growth, and industry dynamics
• Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled

YOUR TASK:

Conduct industry analysis focusing on market size, growth, and industry dynamics. Search the web to verify and supplement current facts.

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:

1. Begin Industry Analysis

UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different industry areas simultaneously and thoroughly.

Start with industry research approach: "Now I'll conduct industry analysis for {{research_topic}} to understand market dynamics.

Industry Analysis Focus:

• Market size and valuation metrics
• Growth rates and market dynamics
• Market segmentation and structure
• Industry trends and evolution patterns
• Economic impact and value creation

Let me search for current industry insights."

2. Parallel Industry Research Execution

Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:

Search the web: "{{research_topic}} market size value" Search the web: "{{research_topic}} market growth rate dynamics" Search the web: "{{research_topic}} market segmentation structure" Search the web: "{{research_topic}} industry trends evolution"

Analysis approach:

• Look for recent market research reports and industry analyses
• Search for authoritative sources (market research firms, industry associations)
• Identify market size, growth rates, and segmentation data
• Research industry trends and evolution patterns
• Analyze economic impact and value creation metrics

3. Analyze and Aggregate Results

Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:

"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate industry findings:

Research Coverage:

• Market size and valuation analysis
• Growth rates and market dynamics
• Market segmentation and structure
• Industry trends and evolution patterns

Cross-Industry Analysis: [Identify patterns connecting market dynamics, segmentation, and trends]

Quality Assessment: [Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"

4. Generate Industry Analysis Content

WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT

Prepare industry analysis with web search citations:

Content Structure:

When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:

## Industry Analysis

### Market Size and Valuation

[Market size analysis with source citations]
_Total Market Size: [Current market valuation]_
_Growth Rate: [CAGR and market growth projections]_
_Market Segments: [Size and value of key market segments]_
_Economic Impact: [Economic contribution and value creation]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Market Dynamics and Growth

[Market dynamics analysis with source citations]
_Growth Drivers: [Key factors driving market growth]_
_Growth Barriers: [Factors limiting market expansion]_
_Cyclical Patterns: [Industry seasonality and cycles]_
_Market Maturity: [Life cycle stage and development phase]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Market Structure and Segmentation

[Market structure analysis with source citations]
_Primary Segments: [Key market segments and their characteristics]_
_Sub-segment Analysis: [Detailed breakdown of market sub-segments]_
_Geographic Distribution: [Regional market variations and concentrations]_
_Vertical Integration: [Supply chain and value chain structure]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Industry Trends and Evolution

[Industry trends analysis with source citations]
_Emerging Trends: [Current industry developments and transformations]_
_Historical Evolution: [Industry development over recent years]_
_Technology Integration: [How technology is changing the industry]_
_Future Outlook: [Projected industry developments and changes]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Competitive Dynamics

[Competitive dynamics analysis with source citations]
_Market Concentration: [Level of market consolidation and competition]_
_Competitive Intensity: [Degree of competition and rivalry]_
_Barriers to Entry: [Obstacles for new market entrants]_
_Innovation Pressure: [Rate of innovation and change]_
_Source: [URL]_

5. Present Analysis and Continue Option

Show analysis and present continue option:

"I've completed industry analysis for {{research_topic}}.

Key Industry Findings:

• Market size and valuation thoroughly analyzed
• Growth dynamics and market structure documented
• Industry trends and evolution patterns identified
• Competitive dynamics clearly mapped
• Multiple sources verified for critical insights

Ready to proceed to competitive landscape analysis? [C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to competitive landscape

6. Handle Continue Selection

If 'C' (Continue):

• CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
• Load: ./step-03-competitive-landscape.md

APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.

SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Market size and valuation thoroughly analyzed ✅ Growth dynamics and market structure documented ✅ Industry trends and evolution patterns identified ✅ Competitive dynamics clearly mapped ✅ Multiple sources verified for critical insights ✅ Content written immediately to document ✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly ✅ Proper routing to next step (competitive landscape) ✅ Research goals alignment maintained

FAILURE MODES:

❌ Relying on training data instead of web search for current facts ❌ Missing critical market size or growth data ❌ Incomplete market structure analysis ❌ Not identifying key industry trends ❌ Not writing content immediately to document ❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation ❌ Not routing to competitive landscape step

❌ CRITICAL: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions ❌ CRITICAL: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file ❌ CRITICAL: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

INDUSTRY RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:

• Research market research reports and industry analyses
• Use authoritative sources (market research firms, industry associations)
• Analyze market size, growth rates, and segmentation data
• Study industry trends and evolution patterns
• Search the web to verify facts
• Present conflicting information when sources disagree
• Apply confidence levels appropriately

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS STANDARDS:

• Always cite URLs for web search results
• Use authoritative industry research sources
• Note data currency and potential limitations
• Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
• Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
• Focus on actionable industry insights

NEXT STEP:

After user selects 'C', load ./step-03-competitive-landscape.md to analyze competitive landscape, key players, and ecosystem analysis for {{research_topic}}.

Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and search the web to verify facts!

Domain Research Step 3: Competitive Landscape

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification

• 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
• ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
• 📋 YOU ARE A COMPETITIVE ANALYST, not content generator
• 💬 FOCUS on key players, market share, and competitive dynamics
• 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
• 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
• ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after competitive analysis content generation
• 📝 WRITE COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
• 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
• 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3] before loading next step
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
• Research topic = "{{research_topic}}" - established from initial discussion
• Research goals = "{{research_goals}}" - established from initial discussion
• Focus on key players, market share, and competitive dynamics
• Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled

YOUR TASK:

Conduct competitive landscape analysis focusing on key players, market share, and competitive dynamics. Search the web to verify and supplement current facts.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:

1. Begin Competitive Landscape Analysis

UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different competitive areas simultaneously and thoroughly.

Start with competitive research approach: "Now I'll conduct competitive landscape analysis for {{research_topic}} to understand the competitive ecosystem.

Competitive Landscape Focus:

• Key players and market leaders
• Market share and competitive positioning
• Competitive strategies and differentiation
• Business models and value propositions
• Entry barriers and competitive dynamics

Let me search for current competitive insights."

2. Parallel Competitive Research Execution

Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:

Search the web: "{{research_topic}} key players market leaders" Search the web: "{{research_topic}} market share competitive landscape" Search the web: "{{research_topic}} competitive strategies differentiation" Search the web: "{{research_topic}} entry barriers competitive dynamics"

Analysis approach:

• Look for recent competitive intelligence reports and market analyses
• Search for company websites, annual reports, and investor presentations
• Research market share data and competitive positioning
• Analyze competitive strategies and differentiation approaches
• Study entry barriers and competitive dynamics

3. Analyze and Aggregate Results

Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:

"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate competitive findings:

Research Coverage:

• Key players and market leaders analysis
• Market share and competitive positioning assessment
• Competitive strategies and differentiation mapping
• Entry barriers and competitive dynamics evaluation

Cross-Competitive Analysis: [Identify patterns connecting players, strategies, and market dynamics]

Quality Assessment: [Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"

4. Generate Competitive Landscape Content

WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT

Prepare competitive landscape analysis with web search citations:

Content Structure:

When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:

## Competitive Landscape

### Key Players and Market Leaders

[Key players analysis with source citations]
_Market Leaders: [Dominant players and their market positions]_
_Major Competitors: [Significant competitors and their specialties]_
_Emerging Players: [New entrants and innovative companies]_
_Global vs Regional: [Geographic distribution of key players]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Market Share and Competitive Positioning

[Market share analysis with source citations]
_Market Share Distribution: [Current market share breakdown]_
_Competitive Positioning: [How players position themselves in the market]_
_Value Proposition Mapping: [Different value propositions across players]_
_Customer Segments Served: [Different customer bases by competitor]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Competitive Strategies and Differentiation

[Competitive strategies analysis with source citations]
_Cost Leadership Strategies: [Players competing on price and efficiency]_
_Differentiation Strategies: [Players competing on unique value]_
_Focus/Niche Strategies: [Players targeting specific segments]_
_Innovation Approaches: [How different players innovate]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Business Models and Value Propositions

[Business models analysis with source citations]
_Primary Business Models: [How competitors make money]_
_Revenue Streams: [Different approaches to monetization]_
_Value Chain Integration: [Vertical integration vs partnership models]_
_Customer Relationship Models: [How competitors build customer loyalty]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Competitive Dynamics and Entry Barriers

[Competitive dynamics analysis with source citations]
_Barriers to Entry: [Obstacles facing new market entrants]_
_Competitive Intensity: [Level of rivalry and competitive pressure]_
_Market Consolidation Trends: [M&A activity and market concentration]_
_Switching Costs: [Costs for customers to switch between providers]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Ecosystem and Partnership Analysis

[Ecosystem analysis with source citations]
_Supplier Relationships: [Key supplier partnerships and dependencies]_
_Distribution Channels: [How competitors reach customers]_
_Technology Partnerships: [Strategic technology alliances]_
_Ecosystem Control: [Who controls key parts of the value chain]_
_Source: [URL]_

5. Present Analysis and Continue Option

Show analysis and present continue option:

"I've completed competitive landscape analysis for {{research_topic}}.

Key Competitive Findings:

• Key players and market leaders thoroughly identified
• Market share and competitive positioning clearly mapped
• Competitive strategies and differentiation analyzed
• Business models and value propositions documented
• Competitive dynamics and entry barriers evaluated

Ready to proceed to regulatory focus analysis? [C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to regulatory focus

6. Handle Continue Selection

If 'C' (Continue):

• CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
• Load: ./step-04-regulatory-focus.md

APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.

SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Key players and market leaders thoroughly identified ✅ Market share and competitive positioning clearly mapped ✅ Competitive strategies and differentiation analyzed ✅ Business models and value propositions documented ✅ Competitive dynamics and entry barriers evaluated ✅ Content written immediately to document ✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly ✅ Proper routing to next step (regulatory focus) ✅ Research goals alignment maintained

FAILURE MODES:

❌ Relying on training data instead of web search for current facts ❌ Missing critical key players or market leaders ❌ Incomplete market share or positioning analysis ❌ Not identifying competitive strategies ❌ Not writing content immediately to document ❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation ❌ Not routing to regulatory focus step

❌ CRITICAL: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions ❌ CRITICAL: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file ❌ CRITICAL: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:

• Research competitive intelligence reports and market analyses
• Use company websites, annual reports, and investor presentations
• Analyze market share data and competitive positioning
• Study competitive strategies and differentiation approaches
• Search the web to verify facts
• Present conflicting information when sources disagree
• Apply confidence levels appropriately

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS STANDARDS:

• Always cite URLs for web search results
• Use authoritative competitive intelligence sources
• Note data currency and potential limitations
• Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
• Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
• Focus on actionable competitive insights

NEXT STEP:

After user selects 'C', load ./step-04-regulatory-focus.md to analyze regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations for {{research_topic}}.

Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and search the web to verify facts!

Domain Research Step 4: Regulatory Focus

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification

• 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
• ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
• 📋 YOU ARE A REGULATORY ANALYST, not content generator
• 💬 FOCUS on compliance requirements and regulatory landscape
• 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
• 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
• ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after regulatory content generation
• 📝 WRITE REGULATORY ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
• 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
• 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4] before loading next step
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
• Research topic = "{{research_topic}}" - established from initial discussion
• Research goals = "{{research_goals}}" - established from initial discussion
• Focus on regulatory and compliance requirements for the domain
• Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled

YOUR TASK:

Conduct focused regulatory and compliance analysis with emphasis on requirements that impact {{research_topic}}. Search the web to verify and supplement current facts.

REGULATORY FOCUS SEQUENCE:

1. Begin Regulatory Analysis

Start with regulatory research approach: "Now I'll focus on regulatory and compliance requirements that impact {{research_topic}}.

Regulatory Focus Areas:

• Specific regulations and compliance frameworks
• Industry standards and best practices
• Licensing and certification requirements
• Data protection and privacy regulations
• Environmental and safety requirements

Let me search for current regulatory requirements."

2. Web Search for Specific Regulations

Search for current regulatory information: Search the web: "{{research_topic}} regulations compliance requirements"

Regulatory focus:

• Specific regulations applicable to the domain
• Compliance frameworks and standards
• Recent regulatory changes or updates
• Enforcement agencies and oversight bodies

3. Web Search for Industry Standards

Search for current industry standards: Search the web: "{{research_topic}} standards best practices"

Standards focus:

• Industry-specific technical standards
• Best practices and guidelines
• Certification requirements
• Quality assurance frameworks

4. Web Search for Data Privacy Requirements

Search for current privacy regulations: Search the web: "data privacy regulations {{research_topic}}"

Privacy focus:

• GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws
• Industry-specific privacy requirements
• Data governance and security standards
• User consent and data handling requirements

5. Generate Regulatory Analysis Content

Prepare regulatory content with source citations:

Content Structure:

When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:

## Regulatory Requirements

### Applicable Regulations

[Specific regulations analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Industry Standards and Best Practices

[Industry standards analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Compliance Frameworks

[Compliance frameworks analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Data Protection and Privacy

[Privacy requirements analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Licensing and Certification

[Licensing requirements analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Implementation Considerations

[Practical implementation considerations with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Risk Assessment

[Regulatory and compliance risk assessment]

6. Present Analysis and Continue Option

Show the generated regulatory analysis and present continue option: "I've completed regulatory requirements analysis for {{research_topic}}.

Key Regulatory Findings:

• Specific regulations and frameworks identified
• Industry standards and best practices mapped
• Compliance requirements clearly documented
• Implementation considerations provided
• Risk assessment completed

Ready to proceed to technical trends? [C] Continue - Save this to the document and move to technical trends

7. Handle Continue Selection

If 'C' (Continue):

• CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Load: ./step-05-technical-trends.md

APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

Content is already written to document when generated in step 5. No additional append needed.

SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Applicable regulations identified with current citations ✅ Industry standards and best practices documented ✅ Compliance frameworks clearly mapped ✅ Data protection requirements analyzed ✅ Implementation considerations provided ✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly ✅ Content properly appended to document when C selected

FAILURE MODES:

❌ Relying on training data instead of web search for current facts ❌ Missing critical regulatory requirements for the domain ❌ Not providing implementation considerations for compliance ❌ Not completing risk assessment for regulatory compliance ❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation ❌ Appending content without user selecting 'C'

❌ CRITICAL: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions ❌ CRITICAL: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file ❌ CRITICAL: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

REGULATORY RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:

• Search for specific regulations by name and number
• Identify regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies
• Research recent regulatory changes and updates
• Map industry standards to regulatory requirements
• Consider regional and jurisdictional differences

SOURCE VERIFICATION:

• Always cite regulatory agency websites
• Use official government and industry association sources
• Note effective dates and implementation timelines
• Present compliance requirement levels and obligations

NEXT STEP:

After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load ./step-05-technical-trends.md to analyze technical trends and innovations in the domain.

Remember: Search the web to verify regulatory facts and provide practical implementation considerations!

Domain Research Step 5: Technical Trends

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification

• 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
• ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
• 📋 YOU ARE A TECHNOLOGY ANALYST, not content generator
• 💬 FOCUS on emerging technologies and innovation patterns
• 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
• 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
• ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after technical trends content generation
• 📝 WRITE TECHNICAL TRENDS ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
• 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
• 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] before loading next step
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
• Research topic = "{{research_topic}}" - established from initial discussion
• Research goals = "{{research_goals}}" - established from initial discussion
• Focus on emerging technologies and innovation patterns in the domain
• Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled

YOUR TASK:

Conduct comprehensive technical trends analysis using current web data with emphasis on innovations and emerging technologies impacting {{research_topic}}.

TECHNICAL TRENDS SEQUENCE:

1. Begin Technical Trends Analysis

Start with technology research approach: "Now I'll conduct technical trends and emerging technologies analysis for {{research_topic}} using current data.

Technical Trends Focus:

• Emerging technologies and innovations
• Digital transformation impacts
• Automation and efficiency improvements
• New business models enabled by technology
• Future technology projections and roadmaps

Let me search for current technology developments."

2. Web Search for Emerging Technologies

Search for current technology information: Search the web: "{{research_topic}} emerging technologies innovations"

Technology focus:

• AI, machine learning, and automation impacts
• Digital transformation trends
• New technologies disrupting the industry
• Innovation patterns and breakthrough developments

3. Web Search for Digital Transformation

Search for current transformation trends: Search the web: "{{research_topic}} digital transformation trends"

Transformation focus:

• Digital adoption trends and rates
• Business model evolution
• Customer experience innovations
• Operational efficiency improvements

4. Web Search for Future Outlook

Search for future projections: Search the web: "{{research_topic}} future outlook trends"

Future focus:

• Technology roadmaps and projections
• Market evolution predictions
• Innovation pipelines and R&D trends
• Long-term industry transformation

5. Generate Technical Trends Content

WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT

Prepare technical analysis with source citations:

Content Structure:

When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:

## Technical Trends and Innovation

### Emerging Technologies

[Emerging technologies analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Digital Transformation

[Digital transformation analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Innovation Patterns

[Innovation patterns analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Future Outlook

[Future outlook and projections with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Implementation Opportunities

[Implementation opportunity analysis with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

### Challenges and Risks

[Challenges and risks assessment with source citations]
_Source: [URL]_

## Recommendations

### Technology Adoption Strategy

[Technology adoption recommendations]

### Innovation Roadmap

[Innovation roadmap suggestions]

### Risk Mitigation

[Risk mitigation strategies]

6. Present Analysis and Complete Option

Show the generated technical analysis and present complete option: "I've completed technical trends and innovation analysis for {{research_topic}}.

Technical Highlights:

• Emerging technologies and innovations identified
• Digital transformation trends mapped
• Future outlook and projections analyzed
• Implementation opportunities and challenges documented
• Practical recommendations provided

Technical Trends Research Completed:

• Emerging technologies and innovations identified
• Digital transformation trends mapped
• Future outlook and projections analyzed
• Implementation opportunities and challenges documented

Ready to proceed to research synthesis and recommendations? [C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to synthesis

7. Handle Continue Selection

If 'C' (Continue):

• CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Load: ./step-06-research-synthesis.md

APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

Content is already written to document when generated in step 5. No additional append needed.

SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Emerging technologies identified with current data ✅ Digital transformation trends clearly documented ✅ Future outlook and projections analyzed ✅ Implementation opportunities and challenges mapped ✅ Strategic recommendations provided ✅ Content written immediately to document ✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly ✅ Proper routing to next step (research synthesis) ✅ Research goals alignment maintained

FAILURE MODES:

❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts ❌ Missing critical emerging technologies in the domain ❌ Not providing practical implementation recommendations ❌ Not completing strategic recommendations ❌ Not presenting completion option for research workflow ❌ Appending content without user selecting 'C'

❌ CRITICAL: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions ❌ CRITICAL: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file ❌ CRITICAL: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

TECHNICAL RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:

• Search for cutting-edge technologies and innovations
• Identify disruption patterns and game-changers
• Research technology adoption timelines and barriers
• Consider regional technology variations
• Analyze competitive technological advantages

RESEARCH WORKFLOW COMPLETION:

When 'C' is selected:

• All domain research steps completed
• Comprehensive research document generated
• All sections appended with source citations
• Research workflow status updated
• Final recommendations provided to user

NEXT STEPS:

Research workflow complete. User may:

• Use the domain research to inform other workflows (PRD, architecture, etc.)
• Conduct additional research on specific topics if needed
• Move forward with product development based on research insights

Congratulations on completing comprehensive domain research! 🎉

Domain Research Step 6: Research Synthesis and Completion

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification

• 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
• ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
• 📋 YOU ARE A DOMAIN RESEARCH STRATEGIST, not content generator
• 💬 FOCUS on comprehensive synthesis and authoritative conclusions
• 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
• 📄 PRODUCE COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT with narrative intro, TOC, and summary
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
• ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after synthesis content generation
• 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Complete)
• 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] before completing workflow
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to complete workflow until C is selected
• 📚 GENERATE COMPLETE DOCUMENT STRUCTURE with intro, TOC, and summary

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
• Research topic = "{{research_topic}}" - comprehensive domain analysis
• Research goals = "{{research_goals}}" - achieved through exhaustive research
• All domain research sections have been completed (analysis, regulatory, technical)
• Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
• This is the final synthesis step producing the complete research document

YOUR TASK:

Produce a comprehensive, authoritative research document on {{research_topic}} with compelling narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary based on exhaustive domain research.

COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT SYNTHESIS:

1. Document Structure Planning

Complete Research Document Structure:

# [Compelling Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Research

## Executive Summary

[Brief compelling overview of key findings and implications]

## Table of Contents

- Research Introduction and Methodology
- Industry Overview and Market Dynamics
- Technology Trends and Innovation Landscape
- Regulatory Framework and Compliance Requirements
- Competitive Landscape and Key Players
- Strategic Insights and Recommendations
- Implementation Considerations and Risk Assessment
- Future Outlook and Strategic Opportunities
- Research Methodology and Source Documentation
- Appendices and Additional Resources

2. Generate Compelling Narrative Introduction

Introduction Requirements:

• Hook reader with compelling opening about {{research_topic}}
• Establish research significance and timeliness
• Outline comprehensive research methodology
• Preview key findings and strategic implications
• Set professional, authoritative tone

Web Search for Introduction Context: Search the web: "{{research_topic}} significance importance"

3. Synthesize All Research Sections

Section-by-Section Integration:

• Combine industry analysis from step-02
• Integrate regulatory focus from step-03
• Incorporate technical trends from step-04
• Add cross-sectional insights and connections
• Ensure comprehensive coverage with no gaps

4. Generate Complete Document Content

Final Document Structure:

# [Compelling Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Domain Research

## Executive Summary

[2-3 paragraph compelling summary of the most critical findings and strategic implications for {{research_topic}} based on comprehensive current research]

**Key Findings:**

- [Most significant market dynamics]
- [Critical regulatory considerations]
- [Important technology trends]
- [Strategic implications]

**Strategic Recommendations:**

- [Top 3-5 actionable recommendations based on research]

## Table of Contents

1. Research Introduction and Methodology
2. {{research_topic}} Industry Overview and Market Dynamics
3. Technology Landscape and Innovation Trends
4. Regulatory Framework and Compliance Requirements
5. Competitive Landscape and Ecosystem Analysis
6. Strategic Insights and Domain Opportunities
7. Implementation Considerations and Risk Assessment
8. Future Outlook and Strategic Planning
9. Research Methodology and Source Verification
10. Appendices and Additional Resources

## 1. Research Introduction and Methodology

### Research Significance

[Compelling narrative about why {{research_topic}} research is critical right now]
_Why this research matters now: [Strategic importance with current context]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Research Methodology

[Comprehensive description of research approach including:]

- **Research Scope**: [Comprehensive coverage areas]
- **Data Sources**: [Authoritative sources and verification approach]
- **Analysis Framework**: [Structured analysis methodology]
- **Time Period**: [current focus and historical context]
- **Geographic Coverage**: [Regional/global scope]

### Research Goals and Objectives

**Original Goals:** {{research_goals}}

**Achieved Objectives:**

- [Goal 1 achievement with supporting evidence]
- [Goal 2 achievement with supporting evidence]
- [Additional insights discovered during research]

## 2. {{research_topic}} Industry Overview and Market Dynamics

### Market Size and Growth Projections

[Comprehensive market analysis synthesized from step-02 with current data]
_Market Size: [Current market valuation]_
_Growth Rate: [CAGR and projections]_
_Market Drivers: [Key growth factors]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Industry Structure and Value Chain

[Complete industry structure analysis]
_Value Chain Components: [Detailed breakdown]_
_Industry Segments: [Market segmentation analysis]_
_Economic Impact: [Industry economic significance]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 3. Technology Landscape and Innovation Trends

### Current Technology Adoption

[Technology trends analysis from step-04 with current context]
_Emerging Technologies: [Key technologies affecting {{research_topic}}]_
_Adoption Patterns: [Technology adoption rates and patterns]_
_Innovation Drivers: [Factors driving technology change]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Digital Transformation Impact

[Comprehensive analysis of technology's impact on {{research_topic}}]
_Transformation Trends: [Major digital transformation patterns]_
_Disruption Opportunities: [Technology-driven opportunities]_
_Future Technology Outlook: [Emerging technologies and timelines]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 4. Regulatory Framework and Compliance Requirements

### Current Regulatory Landscape

[Regulatory analysis from step-03 with current updates]
_Key Regulations: [Critical regulatory requirements]_
_Compliance Standards: [Industry standards and best practices]_
_Recent Changes: [current regulatory updates and implications]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Risk and Compliance Considerations

[Comprehensive risk assessment]
_Compliance Risks: [Major regulatory and compliance risks]_
_Risk Mitigation Strategies: [Approaches to manage regulatory risks]_
_Future Regulatory Trends: [Anticipated regulatory developments]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 5. Competitive Landscape and Ecosystem Analysis

### Market Positioning and Key Players

[Competitive analysis with current market positioning]
_Market Leaders: [Dominant players and strategies]_
_Emerging Competitors: [New entrants and innovative approaches]_
_Competitive Dynamics: [Market competition patterns and trends]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Ecosystem and Partnership Landscape

[Complete ecosystem analysis]
_Ecosystem Players: [Key stakeholders and relationships]_
_Partnership Opportunities: [Strategic collaboration potential]_
_Supply Chain Dynamics: [Supply chain structure and risks]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 6. Strategic Insights and Domain Opportunities

### Cross-Domain Synthesis

[Strategic insights from integrating all research sections]
_Market-Technology Convergence: [How technology and market forces interact]_
_Regulatory-Strategic Alignment: [How regulatory environment shapes strategy]_
_Competitive Positioning Opportunities: [Strategic advantages based on research]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Strategic Opportunities

[High-value opportunities identified through comprehensive research]
_Market Opportunities: [Specific market entry or expansion opportunities]_
_Technology Opportunities: [Technology adoption or innovation opportunities]_
_Partnership Opportunities: [Strategic collaboration and partnership potential]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 7. Implementation Considerations and Risk Assessment

### Implementation Framework

[Practical implementation guidance based on research findings]
_Implementation Timeline: [Recommended phased approach]_
_Resource Requirements: [Key resources and capabilities needed]_
_Success Factors: [Critical success factors for implementation]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Risk Management and Mitigation

[Comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies]
_Implementation Risks: [Major risks and mitigation approaches]_
_Market Risks: [Market-related risks and contingency plans]_
_Technology Risks: [Technology adoption and implementation risks]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 8. Future Outlook and Strategic Planning

### Future Trends and Projections

[Forward-looking analysis based on comprehensive research]
_Near-term Outlook: [1-2 year projections and implications]_
_Medium-term Trends: [3-5 year expected developments]_
_Long-term Vision: [5+ year strategic outlook for {{research_topic}}]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Strategic Recommendations

[Comprehensive strategic recommendations]
_Immediate Actions: [Priority actions for next 6 months]_
_Strategic Initiatives: [Key strategic initiatives for 1-2 years]_
_Long-term Strategy: [Strategic positioning for 3+ years]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 9. Research Methodology and Source Verification

### Comprehensive Source Documentation

[Complete documentation of all research sources]
_Primary Sources: [Key authoritative sources used]_
_Secondary Sources: [Supporting research and analysis]_
_Web Search Queries: [Complete list of search queries used]_

### Research Quality Assurance

[Quality assurance and validation approach]
_Source Verification: [All factual claims verified with multiple sources]_
_Confidence Levels: [Confidence assessments for uncertain data]_
_Limitations: [Research limitations and areas for further investigation]_
_Methodology Transparency: [Complete transparency about research approach]_

## 10. Appendices and Additional Resources

### Detailed Data Tables

[Comprehensive data tables supporting research findings]
_Market Data Tables: [Detailed market size, growth, and segmentation data]_
_Technology Adoption Data: [Detailed technology adoption and trend data]_
_Regulatory Reference Tables: [Complete regulatory requirements and compliance data]_

### Additional Resources

[Valuable resources for continued research and implementation]
_Industry Associations: [Key industry organizations and resources]_
_Research Organizations: [Authoritative research institutions and reports]_
_Government Resources: [Regulatory agencies and official resources]_
_Professional Networks: [Industry communities and knowledge sources]_

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## Research Conclusion

### Summary of Key Findings

[Comprehensive summary of the most important research findings]

### Strategic Impact Assessment

[Assessment of strategic implications for {{research_topic}}]

### Next Steps Recommendations

[Specific next steps for leveraging this research]

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**Research Completion Date:** {{date}}
**Research Period:** Comprehensive analysis
**Document Length:** As needed for comprehensive coverage
**Source Verification:** All facts cited with sources
**Confidence Level:** High - based on multiple authoritative sources

_This comprehensive research document serves as an authoritative reference on {{research_topic}} and provides strategic insights for informed decision-making._

5. Present Complete Document and Final Option

Document Completion Presentation:

"I've completed the comprehensive research document synthesis for {{research_topic}}, producing an authoritative research document with:

Document Features:

• Compelling Narrative Introduction: Engaging opening that establishes research significance
• Comprehensive Table of Contents: Complete navigation structure for easy reference
• Exhaustive Research Coverage: All aspects of {{research_topic}} thoroughly analyzed
• Executive Summary: Key findings and strategic implications highlighted
• Strategic Recommendations: Actionable insights based on comprehensive research
• Complete Source Citations: Every factual claim verified with sources

Research Completeness:

• Industry analysis and market dynamics fully documented
• Technology trends and innovation landscape comprehensively covered
• Regulatory framework and compliance requirements detailed
• Competitive landscape and ecosystem analysis complete
• Strategic insights and implementation guidance provided

Document Standards Met:

• Exhaustive research with no critical gaps
• Professional structure and compelling narrative
• As long as needed for comprehensive coverage
• Multiple independent sources for all claims
• Proper citations throughout

Ready to complete this comprehensive research document? [C] Complete Research - Save final comprehensive document

6. Handle Final Completion

If 'C' (Complete Research):

• Replace the template placeholder [Research overview and methodology will be appended here] in the ## Research Overview section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
• Append the complete document to the research file
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Complete the domain research workflow
• Provide final document delivery confirmation

APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive research document using the full structure above. Also replace the [Research overview and methodology will be appended here] placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.

SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Compelling narrative introduction with research significance ✅ Comprehensive table of contents with complete document structure ✅ Exhaustive research coverage across all domain aspects ✅ Executive summary with key findings and strategic implications ✅ Strategic recommendations grounded in comprehensive research ✅ Complete source verification with citations ✅ Professional document structure and compelling narrative ✅ [C] complete option presented and handled correctly ✅ Domain research workflow completed with comprehensive document

FAILURE MODES:

❌ Not producing compelling narrative introduction ❌ Missing comprehensive table of contents ❌ Incomplete research coverage across domain aspects ❌ Not providing executive summary with key findings ❌ Missing strategic recommendations based on research ❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts ❌ Producing document without professional structure ❌ Not presenting completion option for final document

❌ CRITICAL: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions ❌ CRITICAL: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file ❌ CRITICAL: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT STANDARDS:

This step ensures the final research document:

• Serves as an authoritative reference on {{research_topic}}
• Provides compelling narrative and professional structure
• Includes comprehensive coverage with no gaps
• Maintains rigorous source verification standards
• Delivers strategic insights and actionable recommendations
• Meets professional research document quality standards

DOMAIN RESEARCH WORKFLOW COMPLETION:

When 'C' is selected:

• All domain research steps completed (1-5)
• Comprehensive domain research document generated
• Professional document structure with intro, TOC, and summary
• All sections appended with source citations
• Domain research workflow status updated to complete
• Final comprehensive research document delivered to user

FINAL DELIVERABLE:

Complete authoritative research document on {{research_topic}} that:

• Establishes professional credibility through comprehensive research
• Provides strategic insights for informed decision-making
• Serves as reference document for continued use
• Maintains highest research quality standards

On Complete

Run: python3 {project-root}/_bmad/scripts/resolve_customization.py --skill {skill-root} --key workflow.on_complete

If the resolved workflow.on_complete is non-empty, follow it as the final terminal instruction before exiting.

Congratulations on completing comprehensive domain research! 🎉

Research Report: {{research_type}}

Date: {{date}} Author: {{user_name}} Research Type: {{research_type}}

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Research Overview

[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]

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