literature_research

Conduct literature research and generate structured references.md files.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/aurelio-amerio/phd-thesis --skill literature-research
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Skill: literature_research
Source: https://github.com/aurelio-amerio/phd-thesis/tree/main/.agent/skills/literature_research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aurelio-amerio/phd-thesis --skill literature-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of gathering foundational knowledge, defining key concepts, and collecting relevant academic references for thesis chapters, ensuring a robust and well-supported academic foundation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State-of-the-Art Establishment: Identifies current research trends and evidence in a given field.
  • Concept Definition: Provides clear definitions and explanations of theoretical concepts and standards.
  • Reference Collection: Gathers and structures academic papers and reviews, including provenance tracking.
  • Use Case: When starting a new thesis chapter on dark matter detection, use this skill to find and summarize the key review articles and seminal papers that define the field and its current challenges.

Quick Start

Use the literature_research skill to find reviews on Indirect Detection of Dark Matter.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature_research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I establish the state of the art for a thesis chapter?

To establish the state of the art for a thesis chapter, you can conduct literature research using a two-phase query strategy that prioritizes review articles before querying all sources to identify current trends and collect structured references.

What is the best way to collect and structure academic references?

Collecting and structuring academic references is best handled by outputting structured markdown files with data tables and provenance tracking, ensuring a robust and well-supported academic foundation for your writing.

How do I find review articles and seminal papers for a literature review?

Finding review articles and seminal papers for a literature review involves employing a two-phase query strategy that first targets review articles to establish foundational knowledge, then queries all sources for gap-filling and specific details.

Can I define theoretical concepts and standards during academic writing?

Yes, you can define theoretical concepts and standards during academic writing by using literature research to gather foundational knowledge and provide clear definitions and explanations of theoretical concepts within your field.

Does literature research persist key insights for later use?

Literature research does persist key insights by integrating with the knowledge skill, allowing you to save extracted data tables and provenance tracking for future reference.

What are the limitations of using a two-phase query strategy for gap-filling?

The two-phase query strategy for gap-filling relies on querying all available sources after an initial review article phase, meaning its effectiveness is constrained by the coverage and depth of the underlying source material accessed.