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literature-search

Search local BibTeX files and Paperpile for scholarly papers and summaries.

7|3|Updated Jul 31, 2025
Search Tags:#research#bibliography#citation#literature#summaries#papers
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seabbs/claude-code-config --skill literature-search-seabbs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-search
Source: https://github.com/seabbs/claude-code-config/tree/main/skills/literature-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seabbs/claude-code-config --skill literature-search-seabbs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers quickly locate and consolidate relevant literature from local bibliography files and Paperpile, reducing manual searching time and enabling efficient synthesis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local bib search: scans local .bib files for matching keywords, authors, or topics.
  • Paperpile integration: queries Paperpile collections for additional results and cross-references.
  • Output & summaries: returns citation metadata and concise summaries for top papers, plus file locations for quick access.

Quick Start

Enter a topic to search local bibliographies and Paperpile for relevant papers.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search local bibliography files for papers by topic?▼

To search local bibliographies for papers, this skill scans local .bib files to match keywords, authors, or topics, extracting titles, authors, years, DOIs, and abstracts. It returns exact file locations for quick access.

What is the best way to consolidate literature from multiple sources for a review?▼

The best way to consolidate literature for a review is using a skill that unions results across local .bib files and Paperpile, prioritizing top papers and generating concise summaries to reduce manual searching time.

Can I use Paperpile collections to find relevant scholarly papers?▼

Yes, you can use Paperpile to find relevant scholarly papers. The skill queries Paperpile collections to retrieve additional results and cross-references them with local bibliography files for comprehensive coverage.

How do I generate concise summaries of top research papers?▼

To generate concise summaries of top research papers, this skill reads abstracts from retrieved bibliography entries and synthesizes the information, returning summaries alongside citation metadata for your selected topic.

Does literature search work with local bib entries to extract DOIs and abstracts?▼

Yes, literature search works with local .bib entries by directly parsing the files to extract essential citation metadata including titles, authors, publication years, journal names, DOIs, and abstracts.

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