academic-paper-agent

Retrieves peer-reviewed scholarly papers from the arXiv database with structured metadata.

2|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bhuvansai-16/MAIRA --skill academic-paper-agent
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Skill: academic-paper-agent
Source: https://github.com/Bhuvansai-16/MAIRA/tree/main/backend/skills/academic-paper-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bhuvansai-16/MAIRA --skill academic-paper-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers and students quickly find relevant peer-reviewed academic papers from the arXiv database, saving time on literature searches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Paper Retrieval: Searches arXiv using keywords to find scholarly articles.
  • Metadata Extraction: Extracts key information like title, authors, date, abstract, and URL for relevant papers.
  • Use Case: When writing a literature review on "advancements in AI ethics," this Skill can fetch the most recent and relevant papers from arXiv to form the foundation of your research.

Quick Start

Use the academic-paper-agent to find recent papers on multi-agent LLM systems, coordination mechanisms, and evaluation benchmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-paper-agent

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find scholarly articles on arXiv for a literature review?

To find scholarly articles for a literature review, this Skill searches the arXiv database using targeted keywords. It retrieves up to 3 sets of relevant academic papers and extracts structured metadata including titles, authors, dates, abstract summaries, and direct arXiv URLs.

What metadata is extracted when searching for academic papers?

When searching for academic papers, the extracted metadata includes the paper's title, authors, publication date, abstract summary, and direct arXiv URL. This structured information provides the necessary scholarly evidence and citations for academic research.

Can I use this to retrieve peer-reviewed papers on any research topic?

You can retrieve peer-reviewed papers by providing specific research keywords related to your topic. The tool performs rate-limited arXiv searches to identify the most relevant academic literature, adhering to a strict maximum of 3 searches per task to find recent scholarly articles.

What is the best way to search arXiv for multi-agent LLM systems research?

The best way to search arXiv for multi-agent LLM systems research is to input targeted keywords like coordination mechanisms and evaluation benchmarks. The Skill fetches recent relevant scholarly articles and provides structured metadata to form the foundation of your research.

Are there limitations on the number of arXiv searches I can perform per task?

Yes, there is a strict limitation of a maximum of 3 arXiv searches per task. This rate-limited search constraint ensures controlled access to the arXiv database while retrieving structured metadata for relevant academic literature.