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Long Document Analysis

Opus can hold and reason across an entire long document simultaneously. Asking it to quote specific passages forces grounded analysis instead of vague summaries. The contradictions and omissions checks leverage Opus's ability to cross-reference information across a large context window.

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Prompt
I'm providing a {{documentType}} below (approximately {{pageCount}} pages). Analyze the entire document with these specific objectives:

**Primary questions:**
{{primaryQuestions}}

**Analysis requirements:**
- Quote specific passages that support your conclusions (include page/section references)
- Flag any internal contradictions or inconsistencies in the document
- Identify claims that lack supporting evidence
- Note any significant omissions — topics you would expect to see covered but are missing

**Output format:**
1. Executive summary (3-5 sentences)
2. Detailed findings organized by my primary questions
3. Contradictions and gaps
4. Recommendations for follow-up

<document>
{{documentContent}}
</document>

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{{documentType}}{{pageCount}}{{primaryQuestions}}{{documentContent}}

Why this prompt works

Opus can hold and reason across an entire long document simultaneously. Asking it to quote specific passages forces grounded analysis instead of vague summaries. The contradictions and omissions checks leverage Opus's ability to cross-reference information across a large context window.

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