innovate-scan

Scan academic papers, GitHub projects, and community signals for emerging research topics.

Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danny0926/NLP-data-for-trading --skill innovate-scan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: innovate-scan
Source: https://github.com/danny0926/NLP-data-for-trading/tree/main/.claude/skills/innovate-scan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danny0926/NLP-data-for-trading --skill innovate-scan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams quickly identify emerging trends and novel methods by aggregating and prioritizing latest academic, open-source, and community signals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontier detection: surface cutting-edge topics from academic papers (arXiv/SSRN), GitHub projects, and discussion forums.
  • Trend mapping: rank signals by novelty, relevance, and potential impact to guide R&D direction.
  • Use Case: a researcher wants a concise landscape of techniques for a new AI safety project and wants concrete sources to start.

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to perform a frontier scan for a given topic and present a concise report of top sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about innovate-scan

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

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How do I find emerging research topics from arXiv papers and GitHub projects?

A frontier scan identifies emerging research topics by aggregating academic papers from arXiv and SSRN with GitHub projects and community signals. It filters results by recency and open-source availability to surface cutting-edge methods relevant to your domain.

What is the best way to do a literature review for novel AI methods?

The best way to conduct a literature review for novel methods is trend mapping, which ranks aggregated academic and community signals by novelty, relevance, and impact. This approach guides R&D direction by surfacing concrete, high-potential sources.

Can I filter academic papers and open-source projects by recency?

Yes, you can filter academic papers and open-source projects by recency. The frontier scan scoping mechanism specifically applies filters for recency and open-source availability across arXiv, SSRN, and GitHub sources to ensure findings reflect the latest developments.

How do I generate a trend analysis report for a new research domain?

You generate a trend analysis report by instructing the AI to perform a frontier scan for a given topic. The scan searches and filters academic papers, GitHub projects, and community signals, summarizing the prioritized findings into a concise frontier report.

Does the frontier scan include community signals beyond academic papers?

Yes, the frontier scan includes community signals beyond academic papers. In addition to aggregating cutting-edge topics from arXiv and SSRN, the scan explicitly scopes discussion forums and open-source GitHub projects to provide a comprehensive landscape of innovation directions.