docs(14-01): complete gsd-researcher agent plan

Tasks completed: 2/2
- Create gsd-researcher agent file (902 lines)
- Verify agent completeness

SUMMARY: .planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-01-SUMMARY.md
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## Current Position
Phase: 13 of 14 (Debug Agent)
Plan: 3 of 3 in current phase
Status: Phase complete
Last activity: 2026-01-15 - Completed 13-03-PLAN.md
Phase: 14 of 14 (Researcher Agent)
Plan: 1 of 3 in current phase
Status: In progress
Last activity: 2026-01-15 - Completed 14-01-PLAN.md
Progress: █████████████████████████░░ 30/33 plans (~91%)
Progress: █████████████████████████░░ 31/33 plans (~94%)
## Performance Metrics
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| 13 | Consolidated debugging expertise to 990 lines | Complete methodology with 59% reduction from source material |
| 13 | Thin orchestrator pattern for /gsd:debug | Orchestrator <200 lines, expertise in agent - reduces main context from ~2,400 to ~150 |
| 13 | Deprecated reference files with redirect notices | No duplicate content between references and agent |
| 14 | 4 explicit research modes | Ecosystem, feasibility, implementation, comparison cover all needs |
| 14 | Context7 > Official > WebSearch hierarchy | Prevents hallucination with authoritative sources first |
| 14 | 902 lines from ~1,200 source (25% reduction) | Preserved all concepts while removing redundancy |
### Deferred Issues
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## Session Continuity
Last session: 2026-01-15
Stopped at: Completed 13-03-PLAN.md (Phase 13 complete)
Stopped at: Completed 14-01-PLAN.md
Resume file: None

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phase: 14-dedicated-researcher-agent
plan: 01
subsystem: research-agent
tags: [research, agent, methodology, context7, verification]
dependency_graph:
requires: [13-01, 13-02] # Pattern from gsd-debugger agent
provides: [gsd-researcher-agent]
affects: [14-02, 14-03] # Orchestrator integration
tech_stack:
added: []
patterns: [thin-orchestrator, dedicated-agent, source-hierarchy]
key_files:
created:
- agents/gsd-researcher.md
modified: []
decisions:
- id: research-modes
choice: "4 explicit research modes"
rationale: "Ecosystem, feasibility, implementation, comparison cover all research needs with clear triggers"
- id: source-hierarchy
choice: "Context7 > Official > WebSearch with confidence levels"
rationale: "Prevents hallucination by enforcing current authoritative sources first"
- id: consolidation-ratio
choice: "902 lines from ~1,200 source (25% reduction)"
rationale: "Preserved all critical concepts while reducing redundancy"
metrics:
duration: 4 min
completed: 2026-01-15
---
# Phase 14 Plan 01: Create gsd-researcher Agent Summary
Consolidated ~1,200 lines of research methodology into 902-line gsd-researcher agent with 4 research modes, source hierarchy, and verification protocol.
## What Was Done
### Task 1: Create gsd-researcher agent file
Created `agents/gsd-researcher.md` following the gsd-debugger pattern established in Phase 13.
**Key sections included:**
- `<role>` - Research agent identity, spawned by research orchestrators
- `<philosophy>` - Claude's training as hypothesis, honest reporting, investigation vs confirmation
- `<research_modes>` - 4 modes: ecosystem, feasibility, implementation, comparison
- `<tool_strategy>` - Context7 first, official docs, WebSearch with verification
- `<source_hierarchy>` - HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW confidence levels with attribution requirements
- `<verification_protocol>` - 8 known pitfalls, red flags, quick reference checklist
- `<output_formats>` - Templates for RESEARCH.md, project research files, comparisons, feasibility
- `<execution_flow>` - 6-step research protocol
- `<structured_returns>` - Return format for orchestrator communication
- `<success_criteria>` - Completion and quality indicators
### Task 2: Verify agent completeness
Verified all required content present:
- All 4 research modes with clear scope and output focus
- Tool strategy with explicit Context7 resolve/query, WebFetch patterns, WebSearch templates
- All 8 pitfalls from research-pitfalls.md preserved
- Output formats match existing templates (research.md, research-project templates)
- Source hierarchy and confidence level system intact
## Decisions Made
| Decision | Choice | Rationale |
|----------|--------|-----------|
| Research modes | 4 explicit modes | Ecosystem, feasibility, implementation, comparison cover all needs with clear triggers |
| Source hierarchy | Context7 > Official > WebSearch | Prevents hallucination by enforcing current authoritative sources |
| Consolidation ratio | 902 lines from ~1,200 | 25% reduction while preserving all critical concepts |
## Deviations from Plan
None - plan executed exactly as written.
## Files Changed
| File | Action | Purpose |
|------|--------|---------|
| agents/gsd-researcher.md | Created | Complete research agent with methodology |
## Commit History
| Commit | Message |
|--------|---------|
| 2f8b551 | feat(14-01): create gsd-researcher agent with research methodology |
## Metrics
- **Duration:** 4 minutes
- **Lines consolidated:** ~1,200 source to 902 agent (25% reduction)
- **Sections:** 10 major sections covering all research methodology
## Next Phase Readiness
Ready for Plan 14-02 (thin orchestrator for research-phase command). The agent file provides complete research expertise that orchestrators can spawn.