academic-paper-agent

Searches arXiv by keyword and extracts metadata for academic papers and citations.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LaZy-Wolf/MAIRA --skill academic-paper-agent-lazy-wolf
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Skill: academic-paper-agent
Source: https://github.com/LaZy-Wolf/MAIRA/tree/main/backend/skills/academic-paper-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LaZy-Wolf/MAIRA --skill academic-paper-agent-lazy-wolf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of finding peer-reviewed scholarly papers from the arXiv database, saving researchers significant time and effort in literature discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Search: Performs keyword searches on arXiv for academic papers.
  • Metadata Extraction: Retrieves key information like title, authors, date, abstract, and direct links.
  • Rate Limiting: Adheres to strict usage limits for the arXiv API.
  • Use Case: When researching "multi-agent LLM systems," this agent can quickly find relevant papers on coordination mechanisms and evaluation benchmarks from arXiv.

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 papers on arXiv for a literature review?

You can retrieve scholarly papers by providing targeted search keywords to this agent, which queries the arXiv database and extracts metadata like titles, authors, dates, abstracts, and direct arXiv URLs.

What metadata is extracted when retrieving academic research papers?

When retrieving academic research papers, the extracted metadata includes the paper's title, authors, publication date, abstract summary, and a direct arXiv URL for scholarly evidence and citations.

Can I use this agent to find scholarly papers on any research topic?

Yes, you can use this agent to find scholarly papers on any topic indexed by the arXiv database, such as multi-agent LLM systems or coordination mechanisms, by providing specific search keywords.

Does the arXiv API have rate limits for citation retrieval?

Yes, the arXiv API has strict rate limiting for citation retrieval, and this agent automatically adheres to these usage limits to ensure continuous access to scholarly paper metadata.

What is the best way to search arXiv for peer-reviewed papers on multi-agent LLM systems?

The best way to search arXiv for peer-reviewed papers on multi-agent LLM systems is using targeted keyword searches, which quickly retrieves relevant papers on coordination mechanisms and evaluation benchmarks with direct links.

Why does my arXiv scholarly paper search return limited results?

Your arXiv scholarly paper search may return limited results because the agent enforces strict rate limiting on API requests, and the results are constrained by the specificity of your targeted search keywords.