Deliver

Converge on the final recommendation for "$ARGUMENTS". Validate the top solution concept(s) with evidence, refine the approach, and produce actionable recommendations.

Prerequisites

Read .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/01-discover.md, .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/02-define.md, and .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/03-design.md.

If 03-design.md does not exist, tell the user:

Phase 3 (Design) has not been completed for "$ARGUMENTS". Run /research:design $ARGUMENTS first, or use --skip-checks to bypass.

If --skip-checks is present in $ARGUMENTS, skip this check and log to .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/skip-log.md.

Process

1. Read all prior artifacts:

   • Read .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/01-discover.md for original research
   • Read .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/02-define.md for problem statement and success criteria
   • Read .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/03-design.md for recommended solutions and validation plan

2. Validate the top solution(s):

   • Use WebSearch to find evidence supporting or contradicting the recommended approach
   • Use WebFetch to read detailed case studies of similar implementations
   • Look for: success stories, failure modes, edge cases, unintended consequences
   • Test each assumption identified in the Design phase

3. Assess against success criteria:

   • Review each success criterion from the Define phase
   • For each criterion, document evidence that the solution meets it (or doesn't)
   • Flag any criteria that can't be validated with desk research alone

4. Refine recommendations:

   • Adjust the solution based on validation findings
   • Add implementation considerations discovered during validation
   • Identify quick wins vs. long-term investments
   • Note dependencies and prerequisites

5. Write the artifact to .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/04-deliver.md with sections:

   • Executive Summary — one-paragraph recommendation
   • Validation Findings — evidence for/against the solution, organized by assumption
   • Success Criteria Assessment — each criterion with evidence status
   • Final Recommendation — refined solution with implementation approach
   • Action Items — prioritized next steps with owners/timelines if applicable
   • Risks & Mitigations — remaining risks and how to handle them
   • Research Journey — brief timeline of what was discovered across all 4 phases

Output

The final deliverable written to .metapowers/research/$ARGUMENTS/04-deliver.md. Present a summary to the user highlighting:

• The final recommendation (1-2 sentences)
• Confidence level based on evidence strength
• Top 3 action items
• Key risks to watch