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novelty-assessment

Assess research idea novelty through multi-round literature searches across Semantic Scholar and arXiv.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#arxiv#novelty#literature-search#semantic-scholar#research-critique#harsh-critic#paper-overlap
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npx skills add https://github.com/Embers-of-the-Fire/agent-research-skills-opencode --skill novelty-assessment-embers-of-the-fire
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: novelty-assessment
Source: https://github.com/Embers-of-the-Fire/agent-research-skills-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/novelty-assessment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Embers-of-the-Fire/agent-research-skills-opencode --skill novelty-assessment-embers-of-the-fire

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Rigorously assess whether a research idea is novel through systematic literature search.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated novelty checks via a defined multi-round search protocol.
  • Harsh critic persona applied to identify overlaps and gaps.
  • Structured JSON outputs that summarize decisions and identify most similar papers.

Quick Start

Provide a research idea description to start a multi-round novelty assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions about novelty-assessment

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the novelty of a research idea against existing literature?▼

To check research idea novelty, the Skill performs systematic multi-round searches across arXiv and Semantic Scholar, applying a harsh critic persona to identify overlaps and output a structured JSON decision with supporting papers.

How does automated literature search evaluate paper overlap for a new research proposal?▼

Automated literature search evaluates paper overlap by enforcing a minimum of three search rounds across databases, differentiating the proposed idea from existing work and returning a structured JSON decision identifying the most similar papers.

Can I use arXiv and Semantic Scholar to systematically critique my research concept?▼

Yes, you can use arXiv and Semantic Scholar to critique your research concept by executing a defined multi-round search protocol that rigorously assesses novelty and identifies gaps in the existing literature.

What is the best way to systematically assess research idea novelty before submission?▼

The best way to assess research idea novelty is using a multi-round search protocol that applies a harsh critic persona to literature checks, producing a structured JSON decision that highlights differentiation from existing work.

Does the novelty assessment process enforce a minimum number of literature search rounds?▼

Yes, the novelty assessment process enforces a minimum of three search rounds to rigorously evaluate overlap with existing work and ensure a structured JSON decision is supported by comprehensive literature checks.

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