Research Topic Assistant

Gather research details through Telegram and get comprehensive briefs and reports - automatically.

Stop collecting research requirements manually and compiling them into briefs by hand. Use this AI agent template to gather research topic details through a Telegram conversation, then automatically generate comprehensive research briefs and reports based on your inputs.

Whether you're a researcher, analyst, journalist, or content creator, this template turns a quick Telegram conversation into a structured, detailed research output - ready to work from immediately.

How this template works

This agent collects research details through Telegram and generates comprehensive output. Here's the process:

You start a conversation with the agent in Telegram, providing your research topic and key questions.
The agent asks clarifying questions to gather the scope, depth, and format requirements for your research.
It synthesizes your inputs and searches for relevant information to build a comprehensive brief.
The agent generates a structured research report or brief based on your requirements.
The output is delivered back to you via Telegram or saved to a connected document destination.

Once your Zaps are published, the workflow runs automatically - no manual steps needed.

Setup instructions

After clicking "Use template":

Connect your Telegram account to Zapier.
Configure the agent with your preferred output format - brief, report, or structured notes.
Optionally connect Google Docs or Notion to save research outputs automatically.
Test by sending a research topic to the agent and reviewing the generated brief.
Enable the agent for ongoing use whenever you need research assistance.

Powered by Zapier Agents, AI, and Telegram

This template uses Zapier Agents to conduct a structured Telegram conversation, gather research requirements, and generate comprehensive research outputs. The conversational interface makes it easy to provide context and refine the scope without filling out forms.

Who should use this template

This template is a strong fit for:

Researchers who need structured briefs generated quickly from a set of initial questions
Journalists gathering background information before interviews or investigations
Content marketers who need research reports on topics before writing
Analysts compiling background briefs on companies, industries, or trends
Students and academics who want a structured starting point for new research topics

Customize and extend

This template is a starting point. You can extend it to fit your exact workflow:

Connect Google Docs to automatically save each research output as a new document
Add a Slack step to share completed research briefs with your team automatically
Configure the agent to include specific citation formats or source requirements
Set up a Zapier Table to log all research requests and outputs for future reference
Extend the agent to pull from specific databases or knowledge sources relevant to your field

What's included in this template

Agent

Research Topic Assistant - conducts Telegram conversation and generates research outputs

Connected tools

Telegram - the conversational interface for submitting research requests

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Telegram account to use this template?

Yes. The agent interacts through Telegram, so you'll need an active Telegram account. The Zapier Telegram integration handles the connection during setup.

What types of research output does this generate?

The agent can generate briefs, structured reports, topic overviews, or question-and-answer documents depending on how you configure it and what you request in the conversation.

Can I use a different messaging platform instead of Telegram?

The template is configured for Telegram by default, but it can be adapted to work with Slack, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms available on Zapier.

Where are the research outputs saved?

By default the output is returned via Telegram. You can connect Google Docs, Notion, or another document tool to automatically save each output as a structured document.

Get started in minutes

Click "Use template" to start getting AI-generated research briefs through Telegram. Connect your account, configure your output format, and get your first research brief in minutes.