Pick the model the task actually needs
In a nutshell: Match a task to a model class rather than reaching for the largest one by default
Use it when: You are choosing between a reasoning model, a research model and a general one, and the cost difference matters.
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Contains 3 Rules
Use Deep Research if the task **requires multi-faceted, domain-specific queries** requiring extensive research for **real-time information** and **careful reasoning/understanding** about that information.