lit-watch

Scan literature databases and generate a scored digest with papers.json.

Updated May 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill lit-watch
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Skill: lit-watch
Source: https://github.com/jaqg/daimon/tree/main/literature/skills/lit-watch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill lit-watch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the weekly discovery of new literature, filters by relevance to a defined project or topics, and generates a concise digest for the vault inbox.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans major literature databases (arXiv, Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, etc.) for papers published since the last run.
  • Scores candidates on a 1–5 relevance scale against the project context, deduplicates results, and aggregates them into a digest.
  • Writes the digest to the Obsidian vault inbox and updates a lightweight state to avoid re-reporting.

Quick Start

Run lit-watch to gather new papers since the last run and write a digest to your vault inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-watch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate weekly literature monitoring for new arXiv papers?

To automate weekly literature monitoring, scan major databases like arXiv and Semantic Scholar for papers published since the last run. The tool scores relevance against your project context and writes a deduplicated digest to your vault inbox.

How does deduplication work when scanning multiple research databases?

Deduplication removes duplicate papers found across major databases like arXiv and Semantic Scholar. It generates a merged papers.json file showing per-database coverage and any errors encountered during the literature scan.

Can I score arXiv papers by relevance to my specific research project?

You can score arXiv papers by relevance to your specific research project. The tool applies project-context scoring on a 1–5 relevance scale against your defined topics to prioritize new literature discoveries.

What is the best way to generate a weekly research digest for an Obsidian vault?

To generate a weekly research digest for an Obsidian vault, scan major databases, deduplicate results, and write a concise digest directly to the vault inbox. It also updates a lightweight state to avoid re-reporting old papers.

Does literature monitoring support Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex databases?

Literature monitoring supports scanning Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and arXiv databases. It gathers papers published since the last run, deduplicates them, and returns a machine-readable digest with per-database coverage.