Find Literature

Search academic databases for scholarly articles and retrieve citation metadata.

30|5|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill find-literature
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Skill: Find Literature
Source: https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins/tree/main/plugins/asta-preview/skills/find-literature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill find-literature

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of locating pertinent academic literature quickly and efficiently, enabling researchers and students to find relevant papers and citation information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic Search: Perform targeted searches for papers, authors, and citation networks across digital repositories.
  • Literature Retrieval: Access detailed metadata, abstracts, and citation contexts for scholarly articles.
  • Use Case: Generate a list of recent papers on reinforcement learning and evaluate their relevance for a literature review.

Quick Start

Use the find-literature skill to search for papers on transformer models published in the last two years and retrieve their citation counts.

Frequently Asked Questions about Find Literature

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers and retrieve citation information for a literature review?

To search for academic papers, use targeted queries to find relevant scholarly articles and retrieve detailed metadata, abstracts, and citation contexts. This supports literature reviews by providing high-relevance search results across digital repositories.

What is the best way to find scholarly articles on specific topics like transformer models?

The best way to find scholarly articles is to perform targeted academic searches using complex queries. You can locate recent papers on topics like transformer models and evaluate their relevance by retrieving detailed metadata and citation counts.

Can I use Semantic Scholar API to discover research papers and author networks?

Yes, you can discover research papers and author networks through integration with the Semantic Scholar API. This allows you to execute complex, high-relevance searches across academic databases to find pertinent literature.

Does this academic search approach work for generating lists of recent papers by publication date?

Yes, this academic search approach works for generating lists of recent papers by publication date. You can specify timeframes, such as papers published in the last two years, and retrieve their citation counts to support research evaluation.

What metadata is available when retrieving scholarly articles through literature searches?

When retrieving scholarly articles through literature searches, the available metadata includes detailed abstracts, citation contexts, and citation counts. This information helps researchers evaluate the relevance of papers for their literature reviews.

When do I need to search digital repositories for citation networks instead of basic keyword searches?

You need to search digital repositories for citation networks when conducting comprehensive literature reviews that require understanding how papers reference each other. This provides deeper insights than basic keyword searches by mapping scholarly relationships.