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Deep-Dive Research Agent

Turn simple queries from Slack or Telegram into comprehensive, citation-backed 1,000+ word Markdown research reports synced directly to your Obsidian Second Brain.

Advanced 12 nodes n8n 1.50+

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To deploy Deep-Dive Research Agent, import the workflow JSON into n8n, connect the required credentials, and run a test execution before going live. Praxica includes the downloadable template, setup guide, and workflow preview so operators can move from file import to production faster.

Platform n8n
Difficulty Advanced
Setup time About 30 minutes
Workflow file Deep-Dive-Research-Agent.json
Core nodes 12 configured nodes
n8n version 1.50+
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1. Workflow Architecture

  1. Triggers (Dual Entry):
    • Slack Command / Webhook: Receives research payloads from your Slack channels.
    • Telegram Trigger: Standard Telegram Bot listener waiting for your mobile /research inputs.
  2. Query Expansion: The AI Query Expander node takes the input query from either platform and splits it into 3 distinct, dimensional search vectors.
  3. Looping: The Split Queries node loops through each search term dynamically.
  4. Parallel Deep-Search: The Perplexity Search (HTTP Request) queries Perplexity's high-fidelity sonar-pro model to retrieve facts, statistics, and live web citations for each sub-topic.
  5. Aggregation: The Aggregate Results node re-assembles the parallel streams back into a unified data payload.
  6. Synthesis Brain: The Research Synthesizer (AI) node generates a citation-backed, 1,000+ word technical report structured in clean Markdown.
  7. Obsidian Delivery: The Save to Second Brain (Read/Write Files from Disk) node writes a formatted file to your local workspace, syncable with Syncthing or local vault setups.
  8. Dynamic Routing: The Is Telegram? (If) node checks if the execution originated from your Telegram Bot.
    • True: Dispatches a beautifully formatted Markdown message to Telegram.
    • False: Sends a detailed channel update to Slack.

2. Setup Instructions

  • Telegram Bot Setup: Message @BotFather on Telegram, create a new bot, and copy your API Token. Register your bot token in the n8n Credentials Manager under "Telegram API".
  • Perplexity API: Register for a developer account at Perplexity, load credits, and generate an API key. Replace your_perplexity_api_key_here in the HTTP Request headers.
  • Local Disk Node: Ensure your self-hosted n8n instance has local folder mounting configured so the "Read/Write Files from Disk" node can write to your local system. Update the target path to match your shared vault directory.
  • Slack Setup: Create a Slack App and set up Incoming Webhooks or an OAuth Token to enable alerts in your research channel.

Workflow FAQ

What does Deep-Dive Research Agent automate?

Turn simple queries from Slack or Telegram into comprehensive, citation-backed 1,000+ word Markdown research reports synced directly to your Obsidian Second Brain. The workflow is packaged as an import-ready n8n JSON file so operators can deploy the automation faster.

How do I import Deep-Dive Research Agent into n8n?

Download the JSON file from Praxica, import it into a new n8n workflow, connect the required credentials, and run a test execution before enabling it in production.

What should I prepare before running Deep-Dive Research Agent live?

Prepare the connected service credentials, review the 12-node setup, confirm compatibility with n8n 1.50+, and validate each trigger or webhook in a staging flow first.

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