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Tactics·Jul 14, 2026

Founder details 'autoresearch' tactic using Claude and constrained optimization

Tactic · Hacker News · stat: — Elliot C. Smith details an 'autoresearch' system built with Claude 3 Opus. The method uses a 'Researcher' agent to generate search queries and a 'Synthesizer' to…

Tactic · Hacker News · stat: —

Elliot C. Smith details an 'autoresearch' system built with Claude 3 Opus. The method uses a 'Researcher' agent to generate search queries and a 'Synthesizer' to compile results. The key is constrained optimization, forcing the LLM to output structured JSON, enabling reliable, automated report generation on complex topics.

Forcing structured output makes multi-agent systems actually work. Founders can automate complex research by constraining LLM outputs for reliable, multi-step workflows.

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