Deep Research
Deep Research generates structured, citation-backed reports by searching multiple sources simultaneously — the web, Wikipedia, academic papers, and your own workspace documents. Instead of reading dozens of tabs yourself, you get a coherent report in minutes.

When to use Deep Research vs Smart Chat
Both features use AI to answer questions, but they serve different purposes:
| Deep Research | Smart Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Comprehensive reports requiring multiple sources | Quick Q&A and back-and-forth dialogue |
| Output | Long-form structured report | Conversational reply |
| Sources | 3–20+ sources searched in parallel | 0–10 (with web search enabled) |
| Time | 30 seconds to 3 minutes | Seconds |
| Export | PDF, DOCX, Markdown | Copy/paste |
Use Deep Research when you need a document you can share — a market overview, a competitor analysis, a technical summary. Use Smart Chat for interactive exploration and quick answers.
Starting a research report
- Click Research in the left sidebar.
- Click New research.
- Enter your research question or topic. Be specific — the more precise your question, the more focused the report.
- Select your sources (Web, Wikipedia, Academic, Workspace Docs, or any combination).
- Choose a depth level (Quick, Standard, or Deep).
- Click Start research.
Hubrix begins searching immediately. A progress indicator shows which sources are being searched. When complete, the full report appears with inline citations.
Report structure
Reports are structured automatically with:
- Introduction — context and scope
- Main sections — organised by topic or theme
- Inline citations —
[1],[2], etc. throughout the text - References — a numbered list of all sources at the end
Reports are saved automatically and appear in your Research history. You can return to any past report at any time and re-export or share it.
What's next
- Sources and Citations — understand what each source type searches
- Depth Levels — choose Quick, Standard, or Deep based on your needs
- Export Formats — download your report as Markdown, PDF, or DOCX
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