---
argument-hint: <search query>
allowed-tools: ["Task"]
description: Launch the search-specialist agent to conduct expert-level information retrieval and comprehensive research across multiple sources. Use this command for complex searches, academic research, competitive intelligence, or when you need to find needle-in-haystack information with advanced query optimization and quality assurance.
---

# Search Specialist Command

## Usage

```bash
/search-specialist <search query>
```

## Description

The `/search-specialist` command provides a concise way to launch the search-specialist agent with a specific research query. The agent will conduct comprehensive information retrieval using advanced search methodologies, query optimization techniques, and multi-source exploration to deliver precise, relevant results with >90% accuracy.

## Command Behavior

When executed, this command:

1. **Launches the search-specialist agent** with your query
2. **Applies advanced query optimization** using Boolean operators, proximity searches, and semantic techniques
3. **Searches across diverse sources** including academic databases, web search engines, patent repositories, legal sources, and industry databases
4. **Validates source quality** and maintains >90% precision rate
5. **Delivers comprehensive results** with structured analysis and actionable insights

## Examples

### Academic Research
```bash
/search-specialist recent developments in quantum computing applications for drug discovery
```
The agent will search academic papers, research journals, conference proceedings, and technical documentation to provide comprehensive coverage of quantum computing applications in pharmaceutical research.

### Competitive Intelligence
```bash
/search-specialist competitive landscape for AI-powered customer service platforms including market leaders and recent acquisitions
```
The agent will gather market intelligence from industry reports, news sources, company filings, and technical documentation to provide detailed competitive analysis.

### Technical Problem Solving
```bash
/search-specialist fixing aur package errors on omarchy
```
The agent will search technical documentation, forums, bug reports, and related repositories to find comprehensive solutions for AUR package issues.

### Legal Research
```bash
/search-specialist recent precedents for data privacy cases involving AI systems
```
The agent will search legal databases, court records, regulatory publications, and academic legal journals to find relevant case law and precedents.

### Market Research
```bash
/search-specialist trends in renewable energy storage technologies and investment patterns
```
The agent will gather information from market reports, industry publications, government data, and technical specifications to provide comprehensive market analysis.

## When to Use

Use this command when you need:

- **Comprehensive research** across multiple source types
- **Academic literature review** for technical or scientific topics
- **Competitive intelligence** and market analysis
- **Technical problem-solving** requiring extensive documentation review
- **Legal or patent research** with authoritative sources
- **Market research** and industry trend analysis
- **Complex information retrieval** that goes beyond simple web search

## Expected Output

The agent will provide:

1. **Search Summary**: Overview of objectives and methodology
2. **Key Findings**: Most relevant results with detailed analysis
3. **Comprehensive Results**: Complete findings categorized by relevance
4. **Search Strategy**: Explanation of techniques used
5. **Quality Assessment**: Evaluation of source reliability
6. **Recommendations**: Suggestions for additional research
7. **Citations**: Complete source references

## Tips for Best Results

- **Be specific** in your query to help the agent focus on relevant sources
- **Include context** about what type of information you need (academic, technical, legal, etc.)
- **Specify timeframes** if you need recent or historical information
- **Mention source preferences** if you have specific database or publication requirements
- **Indicate depth** needed (overview vs. comprehensive analysis)

## Related Tools

The search-specialist agent complements these research approaches:

- **WebSearch**: For quick, general-purpose searches
- **WebFetch**: For specific website content extraction
- **Grep/Glob**: For codebase and local file searches
- **Read**: For detailed document analysis

Use `/search-specialist` when you need systematic, expert-level research with quality assurance across multiple information sources.