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@@ -19,12 +19,12 @@
 
 ## 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
 
@@ -79,6 +79,9 @@ Progress: ███████████████████████
 | 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
 
@@ -112,5 +115,5 @@ Drift notes: None
 ## 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
diff --git a/.planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-01-SUMMARY.md b/.planning/phases/14-dedicated-researcher-agent/14-01-SUMMARY.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+---
+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.