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Research

Research workflow with verified and reproducible sources. Solves AI hallucination and fake source problems through mandatory URL verification and alternative viewpoint requirements.

Start

Section titled “Start”
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mcp__moira__start({ workflowId: "research" })

Process

Section titled “Process”
flowchart LR
    A[Question] --> B[Methodology]
    B --> C[Gather Sources]
    C --> D[Critical Reading]
    D --> E[Alternative Views]
    E --> F[Synthesize]
    F --> G[Limitations]
    G --> H[Output]

Steps

Section titled “Steps”
StepActionOutput
1. QuestionFormulate research question, success criteria, scopeClear research question
2. MethodologyDefine source types, time period, keywords, quality criteriaResearch methodology
3. GatherCollect sources with URL verificationVerified source list
4. ReadCritical reading with quotes, findings, methodologySource analysis
5. AlternativeFind opposing viewpoints (min 2)Contrarian perspectives
6. SynthesizeSynthesize findings, link conclusions to sourcesEvidence-based synthesis
7. LimitationsDocument gaps, biases, methodology limitationsExplicit limitations
8. OutputFinal research report with verified sourcesComplete report

Features

Section titled “Features”

Verified Sources

Section titled “Verified Sources”
RequirementDescription
URL verificationEach URL must be accessible
MetadataTitle, author, date, type required
No fabricationSources must exist and be verifiable

Alternative Viewpoints Required

Section titled “Alternative Viewpoints Required”
  • Minimum 2 opposing opinions
  • Protection from confirmation bias
  • Document controversies in the field

Citation Requirements

Section titled “Citation Requirements”
ElementFormat
Direct quotesIn quotation marks with source reference
ConclusionsLinked to specific source [1], [2], [3]
BibliographyNumbered list at end

Explicit Limitations

Section titled “Explicit Limitations”
  • Gaps: What topics are not covered
  • Source biases: Potential biases in sources
  • Methodology biases: Limitations of research approach
  • Future research: Recommendations for further investigation

Example Node Configuration

Section titled “Example Node Configuration”
{
  "id": "gather-sources",
  "type": "agent-directive",
  "directive": "Gather sources matching methodology criteria. Verify each URL is accessible. Record title, author, date, and type.",
  "completionCondition": "Minimum 5 verified sources collected with complete metadata",
  "connections": {
    "next": "critical-reading"
  }
}

Difference from universal-research-workflow

Section titled “Difference from universal-research-workflow”
WorkflowFocus
researchLinear 8-step, source verification, anti-hallucination
universal-research-workflowIterative with critique/improve cycle

Use research when reproducibility and verified sources are critical.

Section titled “Related”