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Deep Research

Deep Research is Kimi's first Agent product, powered by the Kimi-Researcher model. It doesn't just answer questions — it works like a real researcher, autonomously completing the entire workflow from task planning to report delivery.

How Kimi-Researcher works?

For every question, Kimi-Researcher independently completes the full research pipeline:

StepDescription
ClarificationProactively asks follow-up questions to build a clearer problem space
Deep reasoningAverages 23 reasoning steps per task, organizing and resolving requirements
Active searchPlans ~74 keywords, discovers 206 URLs, filters to top 3.2% highest-quality content
Iterative reasoningEvaluates results to determine if additional searches are needed
Tool invocationCalls browsers, code execution, and other tools to process data
Report generationSynthesizes information into a structured long-form report with citations

Deep Research operates asynchronously, taking 10–25 minutes for step-by-step reasoning, retrieval, and writing.

Deliverables

Each research task produces two deliverables:

1. Text research report

  • Average length: 10,000+ words
  • ~26 high-quality, traceable sources
  • Citations embedded inline — click to jump to source

2. Visual report

  • Interactive, shareable dynamic HTML report
  • Structured layout and mind maps
  • Public sharing link available
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Use cases

Best for: Investment analysis, industry research, academic topics, strategic planning, regulatory review, knowledge synthesis

CategoryExamples
Professional researchInvestment analysis, industry research, academic topics, strategic planning
Information synthesisRegulatory review, complex document retrieval, multi-source consolidation
Knowledge & educationTeaching materials, systematic surveys, deep topic exploration
Everyday explorationLearn about topics of interest

Not suitable for: Creative writing (fiction, screenplays), fortune-telling, resume writing, fixed-format templates, editable slides

How to use Deep Research？

Entry points:

  1. Enter your research question and send
  2. Respond to clarification questions to confirm direction (or click "Include everything" to skip)
  3. Monitor search keywords, reasoning process, and visited URLs in real time
  4. Receive two deliverables when complete:
    • Deep Research report (Markdown): 10,000+ words with table of contents and traceable sources
    • Visual report (HTML): Interactive, publicly shareable visual report
  5. Preview, download (PDF/Word), or share as needed

Tips for best results

1. Focus the scope

Before submitting, consider specifying:

  • Time range: "from 2023 to present"
  • Geographic scope: "US market only"
  • Source types: "prioritize official reports and academic papers"
  • Question decomposition: Break broad questions into sub-questions

2. Calibrate during clarification

  • State directions you do not want covered
  • Add specific dimensions or angles for focus
  • Provide background context for complex questions

Keep clarification responses concise and specific — overly long or unclear input may cause research drift.

3. Be patient during execution

Deep Research typically takes 10–25 minutes. The system runs in the background — you don't need to stay on the page.

Do not click "Stop output" — this will terminate the research. If the page appears unresponsive, simply refresh.

Important notes

  1. Execution time: 10–25 minutes. Task runs asynchronously — you'll be notified upon completion
  2. Credit refunds: Automatically refunded for tool invocation errors; submit feedback for off-direction research
  3. Input quality: Concise, well-defined questions produce better results
  4. Scope boundaries: For simple Q&A, use standard chat mode for faster responses
  5. Terms: Subject to Kimi User Service Agreement

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