zeelin-deep-research

What This Skill Does

The zeelin-deep-research skill acts as a sophisticated, autonomous research assistant within the OpenClaw ecosystem. It bridges the gap between simple search queries and high-quality, long-form content generation by interfacing with the Zeelin Deep Research API. Unlike standard search tools that provide surface-level results, this skill handles the entire lifecycle of a complex research project: from topic framing and deep internet/academic scouring to outline verification and the final synthesis of comprehensive markdown reports.

Its standout feature is its robust asynchronous architecture. Once a task is submitted, you are not tethered to the terminal; the background process takes over, managing the state and performing automatic checks every 30 seconds. It also integrates a system-level cron job that monitors progress every two minutes, ensuring that you receive a proactive notification immediately upon the completion of your report, which is then cleanly saved as a professional markdown file.

Installation

To begin, ensure you have the OpenClaw framework installed. You can add this skill to your workspace by running the following installation command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/angelandpeiqi/desearch-skill

Once installed, you must configure your API credentials. Obtain your key from https://desearch.zeelin.cn and apply it using the recommended CLI command:

python3 scripts/async_runner.py --set-key "YOUR_API_KEY"

You may verify the connection at any time by running python3 scripts/async_runner.py --check-key. The skill will then be ready to handle your research requests.

Use Cases

• Academic Research: Students and researchers can use the 'academic' search scope combined with 'major' mode to generate extensive reports on complex scientific or historical topics.
• Market Analysis: Business professionals can utilize the 'deep' mode to conduct rapid competitor research, summarizing industry trends and SWOT analyses into structured markdown documents.
• Trend Forecasting: Content creators can leverage the 'smart' and 'deep' modes to stay ahead of the curve by gathering curated information on emerging technologies and niche subjects.

Example Prompts

1. "I need a deep research report on the current state of generative AI regulation in the EU. Can you handle this with a 'major' mode and 'academic' scope?"
2. "Please research the history and impact of renewable energy subsidies in the US using 'deep' mode and 'web' search."
3. "Run a comparative analysis on the top three CRM software platforms for small businesses. Use 'smart' mode and 'selected' search scope."

Tips & Limitations

• Mandatory Configuration: The skill requires strict adherence to the input protocol. Always define the mode, scope, and topic clearly to avoid errors.
• Cost Awareness: Because 'major' mode generates over 10,000 words, ensure your API usage limits are configured correctly on the Zeelin dashboard.
• Storage Management: Reports are automatically saved to ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/zeelin-deep-research/reports/. Regularly archive these files to keep your workspace clean.
• Background Processes: Since this skill relies on cron jobs for notifications, ensure your OpenClaw background services are active to receive completion alerts.