literature

Search academic databases to find, verify, and organize research papers.

127|22|Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/claude-code-flonat --skill literature
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: literature
Source: https://github.com/flonat/claude-code-flonat/tree/main/skills/literature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/claude-code-flonat --skill literature

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the entire academic literature discovery and synthesis process, from finding relevant papers to building comprehensive bibliographies and narratives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Discovery: Search across multiple academic databases (OpenAlex, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar) for papers on any topic.
  • Citation Verification: Rigorously verify the existence and metadata of every cited paper.
  • Bibliography Management: Generate and manage .bib files in Paperpile format.
  • PDF Retrieval: Attempt to download PDFs of discovered papers.
  • Narrative Synthesis: Create thematic summaries and identify research gaps.
  • Use Case: When starting a new research project, use this Skill to identify seminal works, build a reading list, and generate an initial literature review section.

Quick Start

Use the literature skill to find and verify 10 recent papers on the topic of 'explainable AI'.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a literature review from academic search results?

To find academic papers across OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar, this Skill executes comprehensive literature discovery using parallel sub-agents. It searches multiple scholarly databases simultaneously to locate relevant research papers on any specified topic efficiently.

How do I verify citations and manage .bib files for a bibliography?

To verify citations and manage bibliographies, this Skill rigorously checks the existence and metadata of every cited paper. It then generates and organizes `.bib` files in Paperpile format to ensure your citation management process is accurate and properly structured.

Can I automatically download PDFs of research papers discovered through academic search?

Yes, you can automatically retrieve PDFs of discovered research papers. During the literature discovery and verification process, the Skill attempts to retrieve PDF documents directly from the integrated scholarly databases to build your reading list.

What is the best way to synthesize academic literature and identify research gaps?

The best way to synthesize academic literature is to use this Skill to create thematic summaries from verified papers. It integrates discovery and organization to help you identify research gaps and produce an initial literature review narrative for your project.

Does this literature review tool support parallel processing for large academic searches?

Yes, this literature review tool supports parallel sub-agent execution for efficient workflow management. This allows it to handle large-scale academic search, citation verification, and PDF retrieval tasks across multiple scholarly databases concurrently.