Research scan
6.25 credits / searchMaps a topic by running one broad search to surface the key sources and subtopics, then following up with several targeted queries to go deeper on each angle. Use this when you want to understand the landscape of a topic rather than find a single answer. Runs several searches at the per-search price.
Use when
You are starting research and need to find and diversify the key sources on a topic.
Not for
A single fact or one official link, where one quick lookup is enough and cheaper.
Cost
6.25 credits / search
Runs one broad search to map sources, then a few targeted follow-ups, each at this price.
What it accepts
Set these inside the intent when you run it.
The topic you want to map and research, in plain words.
How recent results must be, useful for fast-moving fields.
What you get back
Results from the broad sweep followed by targeted follow-up results, giving a landscape view of sources and subtopics to explore further.
Run it
Run this sub-skill directly: pin it with operation and pass its inputs in the intent. (Omit operation and the Web Search skill will route from your intent instead.)
curl -X POST "https://skill.askfaro.com/skills/web-search/run" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $FARO_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"intent":{"operation":"research_scan","query":"quantum error correction approaches","recency":"this year"}}'Example requests
- ›Give me an overview of the main approaches to quantum error correction
- ›Research the EV charging station competitive landscape
- ›Survey what's been published about the health effects of ultra-processed food