paper-search

Search local Markdown paper notes by keywords, authors, or topics.

5|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JaneHuang1833/claude-code-paper-skills --skill paper-search-janehuang1833
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-search
Source: https://github.com/JaneHuang1833/claude-code-paper-skills/tree/main/paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JaneHuang1833/claude-code-paper-skills --skill paper-search-janehuang1833

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Help users search for relevant papers within their existing paper notes by keywords, authors, research areas, or specific topics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-criteria search across titles, authors, keywords, and domains within local notes (e.g., 20_Research/Papers/).
  • Relevance ranking and concise result summaries with wikilinks for quick navigation.
  • Organized results by domain and easy drill-down into matched notes for focused review.
  • Use case: when you recall a topic like "neural networks" and want to locate all related papers and notes across your library.

Quick Start

Ask the Paper Searcher to locate papers by keywords, authors, or topics within your existing 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 for specific papers by author or keyword?

You can search markdown notes for papers by author or keyword using a grep-based engine with case-insensitive matching. It queries local notes in directories like 20_Research/Papers/ and outputs structured markdown results grouped by domain.

Can I find research notes on a specific topic across my entire local library?

You can find research notes on a specific topic across your local library by querying titles, authors, keywords, and domains. The search groups matched notes by research field and presents ranked metadata with wikilinks for quick navigation.

What is the best way to locate arxiv papers I have saved in my markdown notes?

The best way to locate saved arxiv papers is to search existing markdown notes using multi-criteria queries. It scans local paper notes, ranks results by relevance, and provides concise summaries with wikilinks for easy drill-down.

Does the paper search tool require any external dependencies or APIs?

No external dependencies or APIs are required. The paper search operates entirely on local markdown notes using a built-in grep-based engine for case-insensitive matching, requiring no additional components or installations.

How are search results organized when looking for relevant literature in my notes?

Search results are organized by research domain and presented as structured markdown. Matched notes are ranked by relevance, displaying concise metadata and wikilinks to facilitate quick review and linkage between related papers.

Can I use grep to search for wikilinks and keywords in my research paper notes?

Yes, you can use a grep-based engine to search for wikilinks and keywords in research paper notes. It performs case-insensitive matching across titles, authors, and domains, returning structured markdown output for focused review.