literature-survey

Synthesize AI/ML literature from arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and DBLP into a structured report.

18|2|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JeanDiable/academic-research-plugin --skill literature-survey-jeandiable
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Skill: literature-survey
Source: https://github.com/JeanDiable/academic-research-plugin/tree/main/skills/literature-survey
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JeanDiable/academic-research-plugin --skill literature-survey-jeandiable

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, arxiv, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quickly identify and synthesize high-quality AI/ML literature to guide research directions, reducing time spent sifting through papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic multi-database search (arXiv, Semantic Scholar, DBLP) for a topic
  • Gap analysis and cross-domain exploration to propose 2-3 innovative directions
  • Structured report with themes, summaries, and references ready for publication or proposal writing

Quick Start

Provide a topic to generate a structured literature survey with themes, gaps, and recommended directions.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-survey

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

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How do I survey AI/ML literature across multiple databases?

To survey AI/ML literature across multiple databases, this Skill queries arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and DBLP to fetch metadata, deduplicate results, and classify papers into structured themes. It synthesizes high-quality literature to guide your research directions.

Can I automatically generate BibTeX entries for AI/ML papers?

Yes, you can automatically generate BibTeX entries for AI/ML papers. The Skill fetches metadata and BibTeX entries across arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and DBLP sources, deduplicating the results to provide ready-to-use references for publication or proposal writing.

What is the best way to identify research gaps in machine learning literature?

The best way to identify research gaps in machine learning literature is through systematic gap analysis and cross-domain exploration. This Skill detects existing gaps, explores cross-domain transfers, and proposes 2-3 actionable directions with feasibility assessments.

Does this literature survey tool require specific Python dependencies?

Yes, this literature survey tool requires the Python dependencies requests and arxiv to function. These libraries enable the Skill to query academic databases, fetch metadata, and retrieve BibTeX entries for your specified AI/ML topic.

How do I get a structured report from an AI literature survey?

To get a structured report from an AI literature survey, you simply provide a research topic. The Skill classifies papers into themes, summarizes findings, detects gaps, and outputs a structured report with references ready for publication or proposal writing.