literature-search

Search Semantic Scholar, arXiv, and OpenAlex for academic papers and compile deduplicated JSONL and BibTeX output.

4|1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS --skill literature-search-aravindan20
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-search
Source: https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS/tree/main/.claude/skills/agent-research-skills/skills/literature-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS --skill literature-search-aravindan20

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Literature search across multiple sources is time-consuming and inconsistent; this skill consolidates results and formats them for reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source search across Semantic Scholar, arXiv, and OpenAlex
  • Deduplication and structured JSONL output with optional BibTeX
  • Use Case: Build a bibliography for a literature review or related-work section

Quick Start

Query a topic to start the literature search and review the structured results (JSONL with BibTeX option).

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile an academic bibliography from multiple sources like arXiv and OpenAlex?

A literature search across Semantic Scholar, arXiv, and OpenAlex handles query expansion and multi-source retrieval, deduplicating results to consolidate academic papers into a single consistent set.

Can I export BibTeX files directly from an OpenAlex and arXiv search?

Yes, this skill produces structured JSONL output with an optional BibTeX generation feature, allowing you to export a ready-to-use reference set directly from your search results.

What is the best way to deduplicate academic papers found across different search APIs?

Using a multi-source retrieval skill that queries Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and arXiv automatically deduplicates overlapping academic papers, ranking the remaining results by recency and citations.

How are academic search results ranked when pulling literature from OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar?

Results from OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar are ranked by recency and citation count, ensuring the most recent and highly cited academic papers appear prominently in your structured output.

Do I need API keys to search arXiv and Semantic Scholar for a literature review?

The skill is designed for API-driven data retrieval across arXiv, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar to compile your bibliography, though specific key prerequisites are not detailed in its metadata.