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Index and summarize scholarly literature from PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex into structured Obsidian notes.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#research#search#obsidian#pubmed#literature#arxiv#openalex
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/achousal/EngramR --skill literature-achousal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature
Source: https://github.com/achousal/EngramR/tree/main/.claude/skills/literature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/achousal/EngramR --skill literature-achousal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This workflow helps researchers locate, consolidate, and organize scholarly literature from major databases into structured literature notes stored in the Obsidian vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source search across PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex to retrieve relevant papers.
  • Note generation using a literature note builder to create consistent metadata and links for each paper.
  • Indexing & workflow integration updates to a central index and queues results for downstream processing in the knowledge graph.

Quick Start

Search configured sources and save selected papers as literature notes in the vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search PubMed and arXiv and save the results as structured literature notes?▼

Search PubMed and arXiv simultaneously to retrieve scholarly papers, then generate structured literature notes with consistent metadata and links using a literature note builder directly within an Obsidian vault.

Can I use OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar results for a literature review in Obsidian?▼

Yes, you can query OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar to gather relevant papers for literature reviews and meta-analyses, automatically indexing the results into structured notes stored in your Obsidian vault.

What is the best way to consolidate scholarly literature from multiple databases into a knowledge graph?▼

Consolidate scholarly literature by searching multiple databases like PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex, generating structured notes, and queuing the results for downstream processing in a knowledge graph.

Do I need accessible APIs to search scholarly sources and create notes?▼

Yes, this workflow requires accessible APIs for the configured academic databases to retrieve search results and integrate them into the Obsidian-based note generation workflow.

How does the literature note builder structure metadata for indexed papers?▼

The literature note builder uses a templated structure to create consistent metadata and links for each indexed paper, updating a central index to organize the retrieved scholarly sources.

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