Investigation workflow
if.research
A pass-based investigation workflow: turn a question into a traceable plan, collect evidence, and produce a clear output.
Status (black/white): if.research is roadmap only on this host (no deployed runtime). A receipt-backed demo exists (workflow shape only).
Legacy note: the older name if.search is retained as an alias surface; canonical product id is if.research.
What it is
Multi-pass, not one prompt
A structured sequence of passes (question -> plan -> evidence -> synthesis), designed for auditability.
Evidence posture first
Outputs separate what is verified (hashes/receipts) from interpretation.
Where it fits
A module that can be triggered from chat and feed if.gov decisions.
Input
A question, incident, or policy decision that needs evidence.
if.research
Plan -> retrieve -> reconcile -> summarize.
Outputs
Decision aids, packs, and summaries that can be bound to
if.trace.