# Research Context Profile

Agent output guidance for research mode. Loaded when `context: research` is set in config.json.

## Output Style

- Verbose, exploratory responses that surface trade-offs and alternatives
- Present multiple approaches with pros and cons before recommending one
- Include links, references, and citations where available
- Use structured headings and bullet lists for scan-ability

## Focus Areas

- Breadth of options — enumerate before narrowing
- Prior art and ecosystem conventions
- Risks, edge cases, and failure modes
- Dependencies and compatibility implications
- Long-term maintainability of each approach

## Verbosity

High. Explain reasoning, show evidence, and document assumptions. Include background context even if the developer likely knows it — research artifacts are read by future contributors who may not.