novelty-check

Evaluate research idea novelty against recent literature and output a structured report.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KwongFuk/codex-skills --skill novelty-check-kwongfuk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: novelty-check
Source: https://github.com/KwongFuk/codex-skills/tree/main/global/novelty-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KwongFuk/codex-skills --skill novelty-check-kwongfuk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematically verifies if a research idea or method is novel by comparing it against recent literature to prevent duplication and guide strategic decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source literature comparison: Review sources like arXiv, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and conference proceedings for potential overlaps.
  • Phase-based novelty assessment: Extracts core claims and evaluates novelty per claim, delivering a structured novelty report.
  • Use Case: Before pursuing a research project, run novelty checks to determine whether to iterate, pivot, or proceed.

Quick Start

Provide a concise method description and ask for a novelty assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions about novelty-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify if my research idea is novel before starting implementation?

To verify research novelty, provide a concise method description to extract core claims and systematically evaluate them against recent literature, generating a structured novelty report with the closest prior work.

What is a phase-based novelty assessment for academic evaluation?

A phase-based novelty assessment extracts core claims from a method description and evaluates novelty per claim, delivering a structured report to prevent research duplication across domains.

How do I check my method against recent literature for grant proposals?

To check a method for grant proposals, run a multi-source literature comparison against arXiv, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar to identify overlaps and justify novelty.

Does novelty verification work for early-stage ideas across different domains?

Novelty verification applies to early-stage ideas across all domains by evaluating provided method descriptions against recent literature, suitable for deciding whether to iterate, pivot, or proceed.

What do I need to provide for a literature review and claim extraction?

You need to provide a concise method description of your research idea to initiate claim extraction, which is then systematically evaluated against recent academic literature for overlaps.

What are the limitations of automated multi-source search for research analysis?

Automated research analysis relies on comparing provided method descriptions against recent literature, meaning incomplete descriptions may yield inaccurate novelty reports or miss overlapping prior work.