literature

Automate literature search, curation, and management in academic workflows.

1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hsigstad/research-kit --skill literature-hsigstad
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Skill: literature
Source: https://github.com/hsigstad/research-kit/tree/main/skills/literature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hsigstad/research-kit --skill literature-hsigstad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, pandas, json, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of discovering, curating, and managing academic literature for research projects, reducing the time spent on literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Search academic databases to find relevant papers based on project context.
  • Paper Curation: Identify and curate relevant papers for inclusion in a project's literature review.
  • Literature Management: Maintain a comprehensive list of references, download papers, and create annotated bibliographies.
  • Use Case: When conducting research in a specific field, use this Skill to quickly locate and evaluate relevant literature, keeping your project's literature review up-to-date.

Quick Start

To search for literature related to your project 'project123', simply run the command '/literature project123'.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature

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

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How do I automate literature search and management for academic research projects?

Automate literature search and management by using scripts that coordinate API calls and citation graph analysis to curate relevant papers. This Skill streamlines discovering and organizing academic literature, reducing the time spent on literature reviews.

How do I create an annotated bibliography from academic databases?

Create an annotated bibliography by searching academic databases via API calls to find relevant papers, then curating and maintaining a comprehensive list of references. The Skill manages bibliographic entry creation using Python and external databases.

Do I need API access and local environment setup for academic research automation?

Yes, you need access to academic APIs and a local environment setup for executing Python scripts and managing data. The Skill coordinates API calls and citation graph analysis, requiring dependencies like requests, pandas, json, and numpy to function.

What is the best way to maintain a comprehensive reference list for a literature review?

Maintain a comprehensive reference list by automating paper curation and literature management workflows. The Skill identifies relevant papers for inclusion in your project's literature review and keeps your reference list up-to-date by coordinating database API calls.

Can I use Python and pandas for citation graph analysis and bibliographic entry creation?

Yes, Python and pandas are used for citation graph analysis and bibliographic entry creation. The Skill leverages these dependencies alongside requests, json, and numpy to coordinate API calls and process data from external academic databases.

What are the limitations of automating literature search with external academic databases?

Limitations include dependency on external academic API access and local environment setup for executing scripts. The Skill cannot perform literature search or manage bibliographic entries without connectivity to these external databases and proper Python environment configuration.