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Using Deep Research

Get familiar with how you can leverage Deep Research at Harvey

Last updated: Aug 29, 2025

What is Deep Research at Harvey?

Deep Research enables Harvey to perform in-depth analysis and synthesize information from across the web, delivering comprehensive, report-style answers.

A regular query is like doing a quick Google search. A Deep Research query, on the other hand, is more like sitting down with a notepad and running multiple searches to gather, filter, and connect the most relevant information.

Deep Research will autonomously plan and refine its research strategy based on what it finds along the way, helping you efficiently explore and understand complex topics.

Note for Admins: Deep Research requires both the Web Search and the Deep Research permissions to be enabled in your workspace. See our Access Control & Permission Management article for setup instructions.

Example Use Cases

Track evolving regulations

Sample query: Summarize recent developments in AI regulation across the EU, U.S., and Singapore. Highlight key proposed legislation, implementation timelines, and risks for enterprise adoption.

Prepare executive briefings

Sample query: What are the top legal risks facing fintech companies operating in the U.S. and UK in 2025? Organize by regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.

Monitor competitor legal exposure or regulatory posture

Sample query: Has [Competitor Name] been involved in recent regulatory investigations or litigation related to ESG or labor practices? Summarize key takeaways.

How to Use Deep Research

Note: Deep Research will take longer to return results than standard queries due to the depth and complexity of its reasoning.

  1. Enter your prompt in Harvey as you normally would.
  2. Toggle on Deep Research and click Ask Harvey.

Harvey will begin a multi-step reasoning process providing you with visibility into it’s thought process as it works.

FAQ

Can I let Harvey’s Deep Research run while my laptop is closed?

No, this will lead to an error and the query will not complete. Please keep Harvey open (as a background tab is fine) for the duration of the query.

What knowledge sources can be used with Deep Research?

Currently only web. We are working to onboard other knowledge sources onto Deep Research over time.