literature-search

Search PubMed and Zotero literature with keyword queries and MeSH expansion.

Updated Dec 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/u9401066/copilot-capability-manager --skill literature-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: literature-search
Source: https://github.com/u9401066/copilot-capability-manager/tree/main/.claude/skills/literature-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/u9401066/copilot-capability-manager --skill literature-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Search and retrieve academic literature from multiple databases using keywords and MeSH expansion for comprehensive discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PubMed search: basic to advanced queries
  • MeSH term expansion: broaden search
  • Batch retrieval: download multiple records

Quick Start

Provide a topic to search and receive a list of PMIDs with abstracts.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search PubMed for academic literature by keywords?

PubMed keyword search retrieves peer-reviewed articles and abstracts from biomedical databases. Specify your search terms, set optional filters like publication year and article type, and receive a ranked list of PMIDs with abstracts to review.

What is MeSH term expansion and why use it for literature searches?

MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) expansion broadens keyword queries by automatically including related controlled vocabulary terms. This ensures comprehensive discovery of relevant papers that use different terminology for the same concept.

Can I retrieve and batch download multiple academic papers at once?

Yes, batch retrieval downloads multiple article records simultaneously. Provide a list of PMIDs or search criteria, and the Skill fetches detailed metadata and abstracts in structured format for efficient literature review processing.

How do I rank literature search results by citation metrics?

Citation metrics ranking orders retrieved papers by impact and influence. The Skill obtains citation counts for each article and sorts results to prioritize highly-cited papers most relevant to your research topic.

Does this work for systematic reviews and rapid literature scanning?

Yes, the Skill supports both systematic reviews through structured batch retrieval and MeSH expansion, and rapid scanning through streamlined keyword queries. It produces organized reports with summaries for efficient evidence synthesis.