literature-search

Automate scholarly literature discovery across multiple databases with reproducible logging.

Updated Jan 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpolog/nix-os --skill literature-search-jpolog
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Skill: literature-search
Source: https://github.com/jpolog/nix-os/tree/main/pi-agent-data/agent/skills/literature-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpolog/nix-os --skill literature-search-jpolog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematic, reproducible discovery and vetting of scholarly literature across multiple databases, prioritizing peer-reviewed sources and traceable provenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-database search workflow: Google Scholar, Scopus, Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and CrossRef, with arXiv as a last resort, including logging and deduplication.
  • Peer-reviewed verification and source quality assessment across venues.
  • Reproducible search logs and support for systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and literature surveys.

Quick Start

Conduct a comprehensive literature search for a given query across the recommended databases and log the results for reproducibility.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a systematic literature search across multiple scholarly databases?

To conduct a systematic literature search, this workflow queries databases like Google Scholar, Scopus, Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and CrossRef sequentially. It automates discovery, logs the search provenance for reproducibility, and deduplicates the aggregated results.

How do I verify peer-reviewed sources when compiling a literature survey?

Verifying peer-reviewed sources during a literature survey is handled through automated venue verification and source quality assessment. The workflow cross-checks publication metadata across queried databases to confirm venue legitimacy and peer-review status.

Can I use this for a meta-analysis requiring traceable provenance and reproducible search logs?

Yes, you can use this for meta-analyses requiring traceable provenance. It generates reproducible search logs capturing queries and results from databases like Scopus and OpenAlex, ensuring your systematic review methodology is fully documented and auditable.

What is the best way to deduplicate academic citations discovered from OpenAlex and CrossRef?

The best way to deduplicate academic citations from sources like OpenAlex and CrossRef is through the workflow's automated deduplication process. It systematically aggregates records from multiple databases and removes redundant entries to produce a clean, unified literature dataset.

Does the literature search workflow include preprint servers like arXiv?

The workflow includes arXiv as a last resort for literature discovery. It prioritizes peer-reviewed databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and CrossRef first, only querying arXiv when initial sources lack sufficient coverage.