In short. Kagi Quick prioritizes speed, while Kagi Research adds planning and extra tools for multi-step comparison work.
Definition: Kagi Quick and Kagi Research are two modes of Kagi's research assistants. Both list Kagi Search and Librarian access, while Research adds response and research planning plus tools such as Python, image generation, image editing, and Wolfram|Alpha. Kagi's Research documentation describes Quick as prioritizing speed over depth.
Key facts
- Kagi documents two modes, Quick and Research, under its research assistants. Kagi's Research documentation names both modes.
- The feature table lists Kagi Search and Librarian, described as in-depth source analysis, for both modes. The same documentation lists response planning and research planning for Research alone.
- The table gives Quick an average research and analysis time of
<5 secsand Research30sec +. These are the documentation's time labels. - Research can perform up to 5 steps per query, with up to approximately 15 tool calls, according to the same page.
- Kagi's Assistant documentation describes Kagi Search as optional and says web access can be controlled from the Assistant interface.
What changes for a comparison task?
Kagi positions Quick for quick answers to straightforward tasks. Its feature row still includes Kagi Search and Librarian, so the mode has documented search and in-depth source-analysis tools. The table marks response planning and research planning with a dash for Quick.
Research is the mode Kagi describes for in-depth research, complex analysis, and tasks requiring detail. Its additional planning rows cover both the response and the research process. The same table also lists the Python Interpreter, image generation, image editing, and Wolfram|Alpha only in the Research column. The page gives a direct comparison example: Research can examine multiple alternatives, gather relevant metrics, and produce detailed comparisons with supporting data.
For a comparison that needs several searches, calculations, or a structured report, the documented difference is therefore orchestration. Research can perform up to 5 steps per query and approximately 15 tool calls, while Quick is described around rapid answers and speed over depth.
Which tools do both modes share?
Kagi Search is listed for both modes, and the Librarian is also listed for both. Kagi describes Search as finding current information, news, images, and videos. It describes Librarian as retrieving and analyzing information from documents or URLs in depth. A comparison task can therefore begin with the same two source-oriented capabilities in either mode.
The additional Research toolkit includes the Python Interpreter for computations, data processing, and visualizations, plus Wolfram|Alpha for factual data, scientific properties, and complex calculations. Image generation and editing are also listed as Research tools. These documented tool rows are the practical boundary for comparisons that include calculations or visual material.
How are the modes opened?
Kagi's Research documentation says to open Assistant, click the model selector dropdown, and choose the Assistants tab. It lists Kagi Quick and Kagi Research as the two choices there. Kagi's Assistant guide separately describes optional Kagi Search and a web-access control below the prompt field.
The modes can also be launched from Kagi Search with bangs:
!quick best coffee shops in Seattle
!research analyze climate change solutions
The Research page identifies !quick as the shortcut for Kagi Quick and !research as the shortcut for Kagi Research.
Related terms
- Kagi Assistant
- Can Kagi Assistant answer without web access?
- Does Kagi Research have a documented limit on task steps?
FAQ
Can I use Kagi Search with Kagi Quick?
Yes. The Research documentation lists Kagi Search in both the Quick and Research columns, and it lists Librarian in both columns as well.
Does Kagi Research plan the research process?
Yes. The feature table marks both Response Planning and Research Planning for Research. It marks both rows with a dash for Quick.
How do I start a comparison in Kagi Research?
You can choose Kagi Research in Assistant's model selector under the Assistants tab. You can also enter !research in Kagi Search, as documented by Kagi.
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