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litdb

Searchable local database for scientific papers and documents

Builds a searchable local database of scientific papers, PDFs, and documents with semantic vector search. Eliminates manual literature tracking by following authors, watching topics, and auto-importing references from text or BibTeX files. Generates citations, BibTeX entries, research reports, and NSF collaborator tables directly from your collection.
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Translate user queries into vector and full-text searches in litdb.

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How to install litdb?▼

Run `npx skills add jkitchin/litdb --all -g -y` in your terminal to install this skill globally.

How to search scientific papers with litdb?▼

Use `litdb vsearch "your topic"` for semantic search or `litdb fulltext "keywords"` for exact keyword matching across your entire database.

Can litdb index my local PDF files?▼

Yes. Run `litdb index ~/Documents/papers/` to index PDFs, DOCX, notebooks, and other files so they become searchable alongside online literature.

Does litdb work with Claude Desktop?▼

Yes. Run `litdb install mcp-server` to give Claude Desktop direct access to your literature database through the MCP integration.

Can litdb export citations and BibTeX?▼

Yes. Use `litdb bibtex DOI` for BibTeX entries or `litdb citation DOI` for formatted citations, and pipe search results to export whole reference lists.

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