---
title: "Deep Research Pipeline"
method: POST
path: "/deep-research/{ticker}"
tags: ["Research"]
---

# Deep Research Pipeline

`POST /deep-research/{ticker}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://nzxplorer.co.nz/api/v1`
- URL: `https://nzxplorer.co.nz/api/v1/deep-research/{ticker}`
- Auth: one of:
  - API key in header `X-API-Key`
  - API key in query parameter `api_key`

In-depth AI research pipeline (v2). Deterministic fetch of 35+ proprietary data sources, external validation via NZ media sentiment and web search, then 5 Claude Sonnet analysis phases with cross-referencing, synthesised into a structured report with [S1]-[Sn] source citations. POST streams SSE progress events; GET returns cached report synchronously (24hr TTL). Cost: ~$0.30-0.50/query. Pro+ tier.

## Path parameters

- `ticker` string, required

## Request body

- object
  - `template` string: Research template: general (default), investment_thesis, due_diligence, board_meeting
  - `question` string: Optional focus question for the research

## Response `200`

Deep Research Pipeline

- Envelope: Standard API response envelope
  - `data` unknown
  - `meta` object
    - `api_version` string
    - `timestamp` string, date-time
    - `format` 'standard' | 'llm' | 'fdc3' | 'toon'
    - `endpoint` string

## Other responses

- `401`: Missing or invalid API key
- `404`: Resource not found
- `429`: Rate limit exceeded
- `500`: Internal server error

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