deep-literature-review

Automate multi-hop literature searches and generate comprehensive survey reports.

14|6|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fkguo/nullius --skill deep-literature-review
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Skill: deep-literature-review
Source: https://github.com/fkguo/nullius/tree/main/skills/deep-literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fkguo/nullius --skill deep-literature-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill addresses the challenge of conducting superficial literature reviews, offering a structured process to create comprehensive, evidence-based analyses of academic literature.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-hop Discovery: Explores related papers and references across multiple databases.
  • Deep Reading Notes: Creates detailed notes from source materials with verbatim quotes and locators.
  • Synthesis and Reporting: Produces a literature survey with consensus, tensions, and gaps identified.
  • Math Rendering and Fidelity: Ensures correct Markdown math rendering and checks note fidelity to the source.
  • Optional Double-Reader Mode: Provides an extra layer of verification for critical papers.
  • Use Case: When conducting research and need a thorough understanding of existing literature on a topic.

Quick Start

Run the 'deep-literature-review' skill on the 'literature_pull.md' document to generate a deep review.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate an in-depth literature review for academic research?

To automate an in-depth literature review, you can use a multi-hop discovery process that searches related papers across databases and generates detailed reading notes with verbatim quotes and locators. This produces a comprehensive survey report identifying consensus, tensions, and research gaps.

What is the best way to ensure source fidelity when creating deep reading notes?

The best way to ensure source fidelity when creating deep reading notes is to apply a verification process that checks note fidelity against original source materials. An optional double-reader mode provides an extra layer of verification for critical academic papers.

How does multi-hop discovery work for finding related academic papers?

Multi-hop discovery for finding related academic papers works by automatically exploring references and citations across multiple databases. This iterative search process expands the literature pool to build a comprehensive evidence base for the final synthesis and reporting stage.

Can I render math formulas correctly in markdown literature survey reports?

Yes, you can render math formulas correctly in markdown literature survey reports by applying math rendering checks during note generation. This ensures that mathematical notations from source academic papers are accurately preserved in the final markdown output.

Do I need literature search tools to generate a comprehensive survey report?

Yes, you need literature search tools to generate a comprehensive survey report, as the deep reading and multi-hop discovery process relies on them to pull academic papers. You provide a markdown document of pulled literature to initiate the review and synthesis workflow.