# Quick Brief Format

**When to use**:
- Time-sensitive requests
- Simple topics
- Status updates
- Quick reference needs

## Characteristics

**Length**: 200-400 words

**Structure**:
- 3-4 sentence summary
- 3-5 bullet key points
- Short action items list
- Brief source list

## Template

See [quick-brief-template.md](quick-brief-template.md) for the full template.

## Best For

- Fast turnaround requests
- Simple, straightforward topics
- Quick status updates
- When time is more important than depth
- Initial exploration before deeper research

## Example Use Cases

- "Quick summary of what's in our API docs"
- "Fast brief on the meeting notes from yesterday"
- "What are the key points from that spec?"
- "Give me a quick overview of the project status"