Literature Survey

Automates iterative literature surveys to identify gaps and compile structured reports from academic and web sources.

393|34|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pthahnix/De-Anthropocentric-Research-Engine --skill literature-survey-pthahnix
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Skill: Literature Survey
Source: https://github.com/Pthahnix/De-Anthropocentric-Research-Engine/tree/main/skills/strategy/lit-survey
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pthahnix/De-Anthropocentric-Research-Engine --skill literature-survey-pthahnix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates end-to-end literature surveys to identify gaps and assemble a structured knowledge base from academic and web sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Iterative query generation and literature reading across academic and online sources.
  • Gap reflection and consolidation to prioritize next steps and coverage.
  • Budget-aware progress tracking with hard gates to ensure thoroughness.

Quick Start

Begin the lit-survey with target 50 papers across at least 3 sub-areas and 2 research communities.

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 automate a literature survey to find research gaps across multiple domains?

You can automate a literature survey by using an iterative process that reads academic and web sources, reflects on gaps, and consolidates findings. This approach manages state across papers read and URLs visited to build a structured knowledge base.

What is iterative literature review and how does it ensure thorough coverage?

Iterative literature review repeatedly generates queries and reads sources until reaching a maximum iteration limit. It uses budget-aware progress tracking with hard gates and gap reflection to prioritize next steps, ensuring thorough coverage across targeted sub-areas.

How do I manage state during an automated literature review?

State management during an automated literature review tracks knowledge, papers read, URLs visited, gaps, and facets. Maintaining these states allows the survey process to consolidate reflections and prioritize coverage effectively across iterations.

Can I set a budget or hard stop conditions for an automated literature survey?

Yes, automated literature surveys support budget-aware progress tracking with hard gates and hard stop conditions. You can define a target number of papers and maximum iterations to control the scope and ensure the survey terminates properly.

What is the best way to start a literature survey for gap discovery?

The best way to start a literature survey for gap discovery is to define a target scope, such as 50 papers across at least 3 sub-areas and 2 research communities. This targets diverse domains to effectively identify gaps and compile a structured survey.

Does automated literature survey work for multi-domain research reviews?

Yes, automated literature surveys apply to iterative reviews across multiple domains. By generating queries and reading from both academic and online sources, it consolidates knowledge and identifies gaps effectively for multi-domain research.