Using Deep Analysis
Learn how to run deep analysis to analyze complex topics, connect insights across sources, and produce structured, cited reports.
Last updated: Dec 17, 2025
Overview
Deep analysis allows Harvey to perform in-depth analysis and synthesize information from across available sources to produce comprehensive, report-style answers.
Think of it this way:
- A regular query is like a quick Google search—fast, direct, and surface-level.
- A deep analysis query is like conducting multiple searches—connecting insights across sources, filtering for relevancy, and taking notes.
Deep analysis plans and refines its research strategy automatically as it works, helping you explore complex topics efficiently and uncover the most relevant information.
Example Use Cases
How to Use Deep Analysis
Note: Deep analysis will take longer to return results than standard queries due to the depth and complexity of its reasoning.
Watch how deep analysis works alongside Vault and a regional knowledge source, or follow the full steps below to get started.
Steps to Use Deep Analysis
Important: To use deep analysis, ensure that:
- Deep analysis is enabled for your workspace.
- You select at least one source.
- You have access permissions for the knowledge sources you intend to include (e.g., Vault, web, DMS integrations).
- Open Assistant and input your prompt in the text box. Be specific about what you’re looking for and how you want Harvey to use each source that you'll select.
- Select the sources you would like to include.
- Select deep analysis from within the text box.
- Click Ask Harvey to run your prompt.
- Review Harvey's report:
- Citations: Every finding includes direct links or source identifiers.
- Sections: The report is organized by topic or question for easier review.
- Follow-ups: You can ask follow-up questions to refine or expand your results.
Harvey will begin a multi-step reasoning process providing you with visibility into it’s thought process as it works.
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