Configure a research report output

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Configure a research report output

Use a research report when the result should read like a structured memo with findings, reasoning, evidence, and sources.

Choose the output type

Open the Output step in the agent builder and choose the artifact the agent should produce every run.

Grep output type menu
The Output step controls the artifact type for the agent. Choose the type before testing the agent so evals match the final deliverable.

When to use Research report

  • A human reviewer needs to understand the evidence and judgement behind the answer.
  • The agent is doing due diligence, investigation, market research, policy review, or source-backed analysis.
  • The result should be easy to read in Grep before anyone exports it or sends it onward.

Configure Research report

Research report selected in the output type menu
Research report selected in the Output step.
  • Keep the output type set to Research report.
  • Tell the agent the report sections you expect, such as summary, findings, evidence, risks, recommendation, and sources.
  • Use the default output schema only for fields an API caller or downstream workflow must receive consistently.

Instruction pattern

Add a short output instruction to the agent instructions or the relevant skill so the agent knows what good looks like.

Write a concise research report with an executive summary, key findings, evidence table, confidence level, recommended action, and source list.

Quality checklist

  • The audience and use case are clear.
  • The output format is selected before testing.
  • The agent instructions describe the expected sections, fields, or scenes.
  • Important claims include evidence or source links.
  • The output can be reviewed without guessing what each field or section means.
  • If another system consumes the result, the schema and allowed values are stable.

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