literature-search

Search scholarly indexes and compile de-duplicated citations with metadata.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Animism001/skills --skill literature-search-animism001
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-search
Source: https://github.com/Animism001/skills/tree/main/skills/literature-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Animism001/skills --skill literature-search-animism001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps researchers locate and assemble authoritative literature citations from major scholarly indexes, enabling quick preparation of related work and literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-index literature search across Google Scholar, PubMed, arXiv, IEEE, ACM, Semantic Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science
  • De-duplication and selection of most relevant versions
  • Return formatted citations with Authors. Title. Venue. Year. DOI/URL
  • Use in drafts for related work, literature reviews, and grant proposals

Quick Start

Provide a topic and it will return a concise, formatted citation list from major indexes.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile academic literature citations across multiple scholarly indexes?

You can compile academic literature citations across major scholarly indexes by providing a topic to retrieve standardized entries with authors, title, venue, year, and DOI/URL from sources like Google Scholar, PubMed, and arXiv.

Can I search PubMed and arXiv at the same time for a literature review?

Yes, cross-index literature search supports querying PubMed and arXiv simultaneously, alongside IEEE, ACM, Scopus, and other databases, returning de-duplicated and formatted citation lists for reviews.

What is the best way to format citations for a related work section?

The best way to format citations for a related work section is using standardized entries that include Authors, Title, Venue, Year, and DOI/URL, which the search automatically generates and de-duplicates.

Does literature search handle duplicate papers from different databases?

Yes, literature search handles duplicate papers from different databases by performing de-duplication and selecting the most relevant versions before returning the final formatted citation list.

How do I find authoritative sources for a grant proposal draft?

To find authoritative sources for a grant proposal draft, you can search across major scholarly indexes like Semantic Scholar and Web of Science to locate and compile up-to-date, comprehensive citations.