Using Deep Research
Learn how to run Deep Research queries to analyze complex topics, connect insights across sources, and produce structured, cited reports.
Last updated: Nov 6, 2025
Overview: What is Deep Research at Harvey?
Deep Research 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 Research query is like conducting multiple searches—connecting insights across sources, filtering for relevancy, and taking notes.
Deep Research 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 Research
Note: Deep Research will take longer to return results than standard queries due to the depth and complexity of its reasoning.
Watch how Deep Research works alongside Vault and a regional knowledge source, or follow the full steps below to get started.
Steps to Use Deep Research
Important: To use Deep Research, ensure that:
- Deep Research 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. 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 Research from the prompt window.
- 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.