Research
Research is a powerful feature that allows you to conduct multi-step explorations of your data, creating comprehensive reports through iterative searches, structured organization, and cohesive content generation.
Overview
Research in Mixpeek enables deep exploration of your content through multiple connected search operations, helping users discover insights, generate reports, and synthesize information across your multimodal data.
Unlike standard search which focuses on finding immediate answers, Research:
- Conducts multiple connected searches across your content
- Organizes findings into structured reports with sections
- Maintains consistent narrative and terminology across sections
- Provides citations and references to source documents
- Synthesizes information for comprehensive understanding
Key Features
Multi-Stage Search
Automatically breaks down complex queries into multiple targeted searches for deeper exploration
Structured Reports
Organizes findings into coherent sections with proper formatting and clear hierarchical structure
Content Synthesis
Combines information from multiple sources into cohesive narratives while maintaining accuracy
Source Citations
Properly attributes information to source documents with references and citations
Getting Started with Research
Initialize a Research Session
Start by creating a new research session with your primary query and optional parameters.
Configure Report Structure
Optionally specify the structure of the final report, including sections and organizational approach.
Monitor Progress
Research operations run asynchronously - you can monitor their progress as they explore data.
Retrieve the Report
Once complete, retrieve the structured report with all findings and references.
Research Parameters
Basic Parameters
Basic Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description |
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query | string | The primary research question or topic |
namespace | string | Namespace to search within |
max_runtime | integer | Maximum runtime in seconds (Default: 300) |
report_format | string | Output format: “markdown”, “html”, or “json” (Default: “markdown”) |
depth | string | Research depth: “quick”, “standard”, or “comprehensive” (Default: “standard”) |
Advanced Parameters
Advanced Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description |
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structure | object | Custom report structure definition |
collections | array | Specific collections to include in the research |
filters | object | Additional filters to apply to searches |
max_sources | integer | Maximum number of source documents to consider (Default: 100) |
style_guide | object | Style preferences for the generated report |
Custom Structure Example
Custom Structure Example
Retrieving Research Results
Once the research is complete, retrieve the full report:
Working with Research Reports
Research reports include both the generated content and metadata about sources:
Report Structure
Report Structure
Citation Formats
Citation Formats
Research reports can include citations in different formats:
The citation format affects how sources are referenced in the report content.
Use Cases
Competitor Analysis
Generate comprehensive reports on competitors, their products, market positioning, and strategies
Literature Review
Create structured summaries of academic or industry literature on specific topics
Market Research
Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, customer preferences, and industry developments
Product Documentation
Generate comprehensive documentation from technical content, user feedback, and support data
Best Practices
Craft Specific Queries
Craft Specific Queries
More specific primary queries tend to yield better-focused research reports. Consider using specific time frames, industries, or contexts in your query.
Provide Structure for Complex Topics
Provide Structure for Complex Topics
For complex research needs, providing a custom structure helps guide the research process and ensures all critical aspects are covered.
Combine with Taxonomies
Combine with Taxonomies
Research performed on collections with well-defined taxonomies produces more coherent and structured reports.
Monitor and Iterate
Monitor and Iterate
For large research operations, monitor progress and review early findings. You can always start a new research session with a refined query based on initial results.
Limitations
- Session Duration: Research sessions have a maximum runtime of 1 hour (Enterprise tier)
- Report Size: Maximum report size is 100,000 words
- Source Constraints: A maximum of 500 sources can be cited in a single report
- Processing Tiers: Research depth affects both quality and processing time:
- Quick Mode: 1-3 minutes, surface-level exploration
- Standard Mode: 5-10 minutes, moderately detailed
- Comprehensive Mode: 15-60 minutes, highly detailed with extensive sources