novelty-check

Compare proposed research methods against arXiv and Google Scholar literature.

1|Updated Mar 26, 2026

Search Tags:#research #web-search #arxiv #papers #literature-review #novelty-check #literature-survey

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Lingrongye/federated-learning --skill novelty-check-lingrongye

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: novelty-check
Source: https://github.com/Lingrongye/federated-learning/tree/main/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/skills/novelty-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lingrongye/federated-learning --skill novelty-check-lingrongye

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Verify whether a proposed method or idea has appeared in recent literature, preventing duplicate work and guiding research planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-source literature search for each core claim (WebSearch, arXiv, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar)
Abstract and related work retrieval to assess overlap
Phase-by-phase novelty assessment with a structured report
Useful for grants, theses, and project proposals to determine novelty status

Quick Start

Input your method description and run novelty-check to verify its novelty against recent literature.

Frequently Asked Questions about novelty-check

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

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How do I verify research idea novelty against existing literature?▼

To verify research idea novelty, the novelty-check Skill compares your proposed method against contemporary literature from arXiv, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar. It outputs a structured report identifying the closest prior work and suggests positioning to maximize novelty perception.

Can I use automated literature survey to prevent duplicate research work?▼

Yes, you can use an automated literature survey to prevent duplicate research work by inputting your method description into novelty-check. It searches multiple databases for core claims, retrieves abstracts to assess overlap, and outputs a delta description.

Does novelty-check support arXiv and Google Scholar for literature reviews?▼

Yes, novelty-check supports arXiv and Google Scholar for literature reviews, alongside WebSearch and Semantic Scholar. It conducts multi-source literature searches for each core claim to retrieve abstracts and assess overlap for comprehensive novelty validation.

What is the best way to check if a research method has already been published?▼

The best way to check if a research method has already been published is running novelty-check, which performs phase-by-phase novelty assessment against recent literature. It identifies whether your proposed idea has appeared and suggests positioning to maximize novelty perception.

When should I run a novelty check for a grant submission or thesis proposal?▼

You should run a novelty check for a grant submission or thesis proposal during early-stage research planning. Novelty validation is essential in these contexts to determine novelty status, prevent duplicate work, and guide your research positioning.