paper-search

Name: paper-search
Availability: InStock
Author: changtaoli

Search Markdown paper notes by title, author, keywords, or tags using grep.

4|Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#research #search #metadata #notes #grep #knowledge-base #papers

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/changtaoli/claude-paper-skills --skill paper-search-changtaoli

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-search
Source: https://github.com/changtaoli/claude-paper-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/changtaoli/claude-paper-skills --skill paper-search-changtaoli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Searching through scattered notes for relevant papers is time-consuming; this skill streamlines discovery by scanning existing paper notes for matching titles, authors, keywords, domains, or tags.

Core Features & Use Cases

Grep-based search across Markdown notes to locate papers by title, author, keywords, or domain.
Supports results grouping by research area with relevance scores and wikilink references.
Use Case: In a well-organized notes vault, quickly retrieve all papers matching a given topic and open the corresponding notes.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to search for a topic across your paper notes and return matching notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search my Markdown notes to find relevant research papers?▼

To search Markdown notes for research papers, this skill uses grep to scan your vault and queries metadata like titles, authors, keywords, domains, or tags. It returns relevance-ranked results grouped by research area with wikilink references to the matching notes.

Can I locate paper notes in my vault by author and domain?▼

Yes, you can locate paper notes by author and domain. The skill extracts metadata from frontmatter and content, allowing you to query your notes vault using specific criteria like title, author, keywords, domain, or tags.

What is the best way to retrieve literature matching a specific topic from my knowledge base?▼

The best way to retrieve matching literature from a knowledge base is to ask the AI to search for a topic across your paper notes. It applies a grep-based search across Markdown files to instantly locate relevant papers and return grouped results.

Does the paper search work with frontmatter metadata in Markdown files?▼

Yes, the paper search works with frontmatter metadata in Markdown files. It scans the files using grep, extracts metadata from both the frontmatter and the content, and ranks the results by relevance to your query.

How do I get wikilink references when searching for papers across my notes?▼

You get wikilink references by running a search query across your organized paper notes. The skill scans the Markdown files, extracts matching metadata, and returns relevance-ranked results that include wikilink references to open the corresponding notes directly.

Do I need a specific folder structure to search paper notes by keywords and tags?▼

You do not need a specific folder structure, but your paper notes must be stored as Markdown files in a notes vault. The skill uses grep to scan the vault and query metadata like keywords and tags to locate relevant literature quickly.