paper-search

Search research paper notes by author, title, keyword, or research area.

2|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ther7777/self-skills --skill paper-search-ther7777
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-search
Source: https://github.com/ther7777/self-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ther7777/self-skills --skill paper-search-ther7777

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables efficient searching of research papers stored in a structured notes system, reducing the time spent manually locating relevant literature.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword, author, and domain search within a large library of research notes.
  • Context-aware search results with relevance scoring based on various matching criteria.
  • Use Case: Imagine you want to find all papers authored by "Smith" related to "transformers". This Skill parses your notes to quickly present the most relevant entries.

Quick Start

Use the paper-search skill to find papers by "John Doe" on "reinforcement learning" in your research 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 for academic papers by author and keyword in my research notes?

To search academic papers by author and keyword in your research notes, use targeted search parameters like author names, titles, and research areas. The skill parses your structured notes and applies relevance scoring to return the most matching literature entries.

Can I find specific literature in a large repository of research notes?

Yes, you can find specific literature in a large repository of research notes. The skill provides context-aware search capabilities with relevance scoring across multiple matching criteria, streamlining the retrieval of relevant publications from extensive academic note collections.

What is the best way to locate publications on a specific research area within my notes?

The best way to locate publications on a specific research area within your notes is to search by domain or keyword. The skill evaluates your structured notes and ranks results based on relevance scoring to present the most pertinent research papers.

Does research paper search work with unstructured academic notes?

Research paper search works best with a structured notes system. The skill relies on organized research paper notes to parse authors, titles, and keywords effectively, enabling precise search results and relevance scoring for academic workflows.

How do I search for all papers by a specific author like John Doe on reinforcement learning?

To search for all papers by a specific author like John Doe on reinforcement learning, input both the author name and the research keyword. The skill matches these parameters against your notes library to quickly present relevant entries.

Are there limitations to searching research notes with multiple search parameters?

A limitation of searching research notes with multiple parameters is that result accuracy depends heavily on how well your notes are structured. The search mechanism requires organized inputs to effectively parse authors, titles, keywords, and research areas for precise relevance scoring.