Asta Literature Search

Search academic literature and retrieve papers with citation metadata via Semantic Scholar.

30|5|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill asta-literature-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Asta Literature Search
Source: https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins/tree/main/skills/find-literature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill asta-literature-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and students often face difficulties locating relevant academic literature efficiently, hindering progress and knowledge discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic Paper Retrieval: Search for scholarly articles based on complex queries and retrieve relevant papers with detailed metadata.
  • Citation and Author Insights: Access citation counts, author information, and related works to deepen research context.
  • Use Case: Generate a comprehensive list of recent papers on reinforcement learning to inform your experiment design or literature review.

Quick Start

Use the literature search skill to find relevant papers on your research topic by entering your query in natural language.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asta Literature Search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find relevant academic papers for a literature review?

To find relevant academic papers for a literature review, use natural language queries to retrieve scholarly articles with detailed metadata, relevance scoring, and text snippets.

Can I get citation analysis and author insights from Semantic Scholar?

Yes, you can retrieve citation counts, author information, and related works from Semantic Scholar to deepen your research context and analyze scholarly impact.

What is the best way to search for scholarly articles using complex queries?

The best way to search for scholarly articles using complex queries is by inputting natural language topics to retrieve targeted results with relevance scoring and detailed metadata.

Do I need JSON parsing capabilities to retrieve academic literature metadata?

Yes, JSON parsing capabilities are required alongside Semantic Scholar integration to properly process and extract the detailed metadata returned from academic literature searches.

Does this academic literature search support retrieving recent papers on specific topics like reinforcement learning?

Yes, this academic literature search supports generating comprehensive lists of recent papers on specific topics like reinforcement learning to inform experiment design and research.