fast-search

Orchestrate papercli to retrieve papers and generate findings.md with references.

11|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimezsa/opencolab --skill fast-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fast-search
Source: https://github.com/jimezsa/opencolab/tree/main/projects/SKILLS/fast-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimezsa/opencolab --skill fast-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scientists and researchers require rapid, traceable access to literature. This skill orchestrates fast retrieval, reading, and structured summaries to deliver a concise, evidence-backed briefing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates fast retrieval, content extraction, and reference-coupled summaries using papercli.
  • Produces a findings.md with inline references and a companion literature-map diagram to visualize connections.
  • Supports configurable scope, reproducible workflows, and a reusable corpus for future reviews.

Quick Start

Run papercli to perform a fast literature search, download PDFs, generate a findings.md with inline references, and produce a companion literature-map diagram.

Frequently Asked Questions about fast-search

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

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How do I automate literature search and generate evidence-grounded summaries?

To automate literature search, you can use papercli to download PDFs, extract content, attach references, and generate a findings.md with inline citations and a companion literature-map diagram.

What is the best way to get quick topic orientation from scientific papers?

The best way to get quick topic orientation is to apply scope constraints and inclusion criteria during paper retrieval, which generates a concise, evidence-backed briefing for rapid research orientation.

Does the literature search process require any external dependencies or components?

No, the literature search process requires no external dependencies or components to function. It operates independently to orchestrate retrieval, content extraction, and reference-coupled summaries using papercli.

Can I generate a literature-map diagram from downloaded PDFs?

Yes, you can generate a literature-map diagram from downloaded PDFs. The Skill uses papercli to extract content and produce a companion diagram visualizing connections between the retrieved scientific papers.

How do I ensure traceable access to literature when doing a fast review?

To ensure traceable access to literature during a fast review, the workflow produces reference-coupled summaries. It attaches references directly to extracted content and generates a reusable corpus for future reviews.

What are the limitations of research automation for literature scouting?

Research automation for literature scouting is limited by the need for configurable scope and inclusion criteria to maintain quality. It is designed for quick topic orientation rather than exhaustive systematic reviews.