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What Claude Research is and what it produces
Claude Research is introduced as an advanced feature for finding and analyzing information across multiple sources. The output is positioned as a comprehensive, in-depth report rather than a quick chat response.
- •Research transforms information gathering into structured analysis
- •Produces comprehensive reports with in-depth synthesis
- •Pulls from multiple sources instead of a single response thread
Example use case: planning a company team offsite
The walkthrough frames Research through a practical scenario: comparing venues for a team offsite. The goal is to evaluate options that can support meetings, meals, and team activities.
- •Research applied to real planning work (team offsite)
- •Task focuses on comparing venue options
- •Constraints include meetings, meals, and activities
Crafting a strong prompt and providing enough context
The transcript emphasizes that Research can take time, so a detailed prompt is worth the effort. If the prompt is under-specified, Claude will ask follow-up questions to refine the task before starting.
- •Include desired report sections and preferred source types
- •Add relevant context so the report is comprehensive
- •Expect follow-up questions if the prompt lacks detail
- •Time investment upfront improves final output quality
How to enable Research and start the run
To use Research, you toggle it from the button at the bottom-left of the chat window and submit the prompt. After that, Claude begins gathering information from multiple sources to compile the report.
- •Enable Research from the bottom-left button in the chat UI
- •Submit to initiate the research workflow
- •Claude gathers and compiles multi-source information into a report
Background execution and actionable results
Research runs in the background, allowing you to continue other work while it completes. When you return, you receive a thorough, actionable set of findings.
- •Research question runs asynchronously in the background
- •User can multitask while the report is being built
- •Results are positioned as thorough and actionable
Multi-step research strategy: iterative searches and parallel angles
Claude Research is described as operating independently by performing multiple searches that build on one another. It decides what to investigate next, explores different angles, and pursues related questions in parallel.
- •Conducts multiple searches that compound over time
- •Chooses next investigative steps autonomously
- •Explores multiple angles of the main question
- •Works through related questions simultaneously
Citations and verification of findings
A key output feature is easy-to-check citations that support claims in the report. This enables users to validate sources and confirm the accuracy of conclusions.
- •Reports include citations for key claims
- •Citations are designed to be easy to verify
- •Supports trust and auditability of the research
Best-fit projects: reports that normally take hours
The video highlights scenarios where Research shines, such as market analysis, synthesizing technical documentation, and building product roadmaps. The common thread is work that requires gathering and connecting information across sources.
- •Ideal for market analysis and competitive/industry research
- •Useful for technical documentation synthesis
- •Supports product development roadmapping
- •Targets workflows that typically take hours manually
Extended Thinking is automatically enabled with Research
When using Research, Claude automatically enables Extended Thinking to improve reasoning on complex requests. It breaks tasks into manageable parts and explores problems from multiple perspectives.
- •Extended Thinking is enabled by default during Research
- •Helps decompose complex requests into smaller pieces
- •Encourages multi-angle reasoning to improve conclusions
Typical completion times and expected range
Most research reports complete quickly, often within five to fifteen minutes, but complex tasks can take up to forty-five minutes. The intent is to replace hours of manual effort with a shorter automated process.
- •Most reports finish in ~5–15 minutes
- •Complex investigations can take up to ~45 minutes
- •Time savings compared to hours of manual research
Research + Extended Thinking: what you see in the UI
The interface exposes signals that Claude is actively reasoning and researching: a timer, an expandable thinking section, and the ability to view the model’s problem-solving approach. This helps users understand how conclusions were formed.
- •Thinking indicator with a timer shows active work
- •Expandable thinking section appears above the response
- •Users can open it to review reasoning and approach
- •Improves transparency into how conclusions are reached
