What is Research mode in Claude

Research is an advanced feature that turns Claude from a conversational assistant into a systematic researcher. When you enable Research, Claude doesn't just answer your question — it investigates it from different angles, synthesizing information from many sources on the internet and your connected integrations. Think of it as an experienced research assistant who can spend several hours gathering information, cross-checking sources, and compiling a detailed report — except this takes minutes rather than hours. Key characteristics of Research mode: instead of a single search, Claude performs many interconnected searches, each building on the results of the previous one. Extended thinking is activated automatically, which allows Claude to plan its approach thoroughly. Every statement in the report cites a source, making verification easy. Most reports are completed in five to fifteen minutes, although complex investigations can take up to forty-five minutes.