paper-search

Search literature notes by keywords, authors, fields, or tags using Grep.

3|2|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wzh4464/claude-skills --skill paper-search-wzh4464
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-search
Source: https://github.com/wzh4464/claude-skills/tree/main/paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wzh4464/claude-skills --skill paper-search-wzh4464

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Organize and search your literature notes efficiently to quickly locate relevant papers, instead of manually scanning through many files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports searches by title, author, keywords, domain/field, and tags.
  • Uses Grep-based scanning within Literature/ to identify matching notes.
  • Groups results by domain and surfaces matched context with basic metadata.

Quick Start

Run a keyword search across Literature/ to locate relevant 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 relevant papers across my literature notes?

To search relevant papers, use keywords, authors, fields, or tags within your Literature/ directory. The tool scans frontmatter metadata and content using Grep, then groups results by domain and ranks them by relevance.

Can I filter my literature search by specific domains or exclude certain keywords?

Yes, literature search supports domain filtering to narrow results to specific fields and allows exclusion keywords to omit unwanted matches. Results are grouped by domain and ranked by relevance across those domains.

How does Grep-based search extract paper metadata from my research notes?

Grep-based search scans organized notes within the Literature/ directory to identify matching files. It extracts title, authors, date, domain, and file path from frontmatter metadata and content, then surfaces matched context with basic metadata.

What is the best way to locate papers by author and title without manually scanning files?

The best way to locate papers by author and title is running a targeted search across your Literature/ notes. The deterministic workflow identifies matching notes using frontmatter metadata and content search, eliminating manual file scanning.

Do I need a specific folder structure to search my literature notes effectively?

Yes, literature search requires notes to be organized within a Literature/ directory. The tool performs Grep-based scanning specifically within this folder to identify matching notes and extract domain, title, and author metadata.

Why does my paper search return results grouped by domain instead of by date?

Paper search groups results by domain and ranks them by relevance across domains using a deterministic workflow. This domain-based grouping helps organize matched context and frontmatter metadata logically rather than chronologically.