Research in Kaer goes beyond a simple web search. Ask the operator to research something and it queries live sources through Kaer's own search stack, reads what it finds, and synthesises the results into a usable output with citations — all in a single turn.
How search works
When you ask Kaer to research something, the operator:
- Interprets your query to understand the intent behind it, not just the keywords
- Searches live sources — web, news, academic, and code repositories — grounded in Kaer's own search stack
- Filters and ranks results on relevance, recency, and source quality
- Synthesises findings into a coherent response with citations
You see the final output with sources linked. The stack handles deduplication, quality scoring, and relevance ranking on its own, so none of it becomes your job.
Search modes
Kaer supports different search approaches depending on what you need:
| Mode | Best For | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Quick | Factual lookups, recent news, simple questions | Fast |
| Standard | General research, topic exploration | Moderate |
| Deep | Comprehensive analysis, competitive research, due diligence | Thorough |
You can request a mode explicitly ("do a deep search on...") or let the operator choose based on how demanding your query looks.
Source quality
Not all sources are equal. Kaer applies quality signals to rank results:
- Authority — Is this source recognised in its domain?
- Recency — Is the information current?
- Relevance — Does it actually answer what you asked?
- Depth — Does it provide substantive information or just surface-level content?
The ranking is intent-aware: results are scored against what you actually asked, not just the words you used, so a source that genuinely answers the question outranks one that merely repeats its keywords.
Citations and sources
Every research response includes source links. You can:
- Click through to original sources
- See which claims come from which sources
- Request more detail on specific findings
- Ask follow-up questions that dig deeper into particular sources
Research vs chat
A standard turn draws on what the models already know. Research actively searches for current information. Use research when you need:
- Current events or recent developments
- Specific facts that may have changed
- Multiple perspectives on a topic
- Verifiable sources you can cite
Where to go next
To understand the routing behind search, see AI & Models. To learn about automating research tasks, continue to Automations.