> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cassidyai.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Research Agent - Any Topic > Autonomously gathers and synthesizes information, delivering trustworthy insights to accelerate your research cycles. Research Agent - Any Topic ## How does it work? Research Agent handles the deep-dive research that would otherwise take hours of searching, reading, and synthesizing. Ask questions like: * What are the key trends shaping the B2B payments space in 2025? * Give me a competitive overview of the top three players in enterprise observability. * What's the regulatory landscape for AI in healthcare? * Summarize recent news and analyst commentary on \[Company Name]. * What are the pros and cons of adopting a product-led growth model? * Research best practices for enterprise AI adoption and change management. * What do customers say about \[Competitor Product] in reviews and forums? The Agent autonomously plans its research, searches the web, reads and cross-checks sources, and delivers a clear brief with key findings, quotes, and inline citations—ready to use. ## Who uses Research Agent - Any Topic? Research Agent is built for anyone who needs to turn questions into actionable intelligence—fast: * Strategy and Business Development teams evaluating new markets, partnerships, or investment opportunities * Product Managers researching competitive landscapes, industry trends, or emerging technologies * Marketing teams gathering background for thought leadership, campaigns, or competitive positioning * Analysts compiling briefings, due diligence reports, or market assessments * Executives who need synthesized insights before meetings, board presentations, or strategic decisions It's especially valuable when you need to go deep on an unfamiliar topic quickly—without spending hours sifting through search results and cross-referencing sources yourself. ## How does Research Agent - Any Topic use your Knowledge Base? Research Agent combines external web research with your company's internal knowledge to deliver context-aware insights. When you ask a research question, the Agent: * Searches the web autonomously—following links, reading sources, and cross-checking facts * Pulls relevant internal context from connected sources like Google Drive, SharePoint, Confluence, Notion, and Slack * References past research, internal reports, and institutional knowledge stored in your Knowledge Base * Synthesizes external findings with what your company already knows—so you're not starting from scratch Because your Knowledge Base syncs continuously, Research Agent grounds its findings in your existing data, terminology, and strategic priorities—delivering insights that are immediately relevant to your business. ## Related Create a custom Agent with tailored instructions and Knowledge Base access. Add your company documents so Agents can reference them.