paper-search

Search Markdown paper notes by keywords, authors, domains, or tags.

9|2|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zfy465914233/scholar-agent --skill paper-search-zfy465914233
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-search
Source: https://github.com/zfy465914233/scholar-agent/tree/main/skills/paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zfy465914233/scholar-agent --skill paper-search-zfy465914233

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Searches organized paper notes to locate relevant literature quickly, reducing manual hunting time and improving accuracy with structured queries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword and author searches: Find papers by keywords, author names, or topics within your notes.
  • Domain-aware filtering: Narrow results by research domain or tags to focus on the relevant field.
  • Cited results and context: Return matched notes with citations and brief context to support quick review.

Quick Start

Search through your existing paper notes for a given query and return a concise, cited list of matching entries.

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 paper notes by keyword and author?

To search markdown paper notes by keyword and author, this skill applies deterministic grep-like querying over your files, extracting metadata from frontmatter and content to compile ranked results with citations.

Can I filter academic literature notes by research domain and tags?

Yes, you can filter academic literature notes by research domain and tags, allowing you to narrow search results to focus specifically on the relevant field within your knowledge base.

What is the best way to find relevant papers within my existing research notes?

The best way to find relevant papers within research notes is using structured queries that return matched entries with citations and brief context, reducing manual hunting time and improving accuracy.

Do I need specific formatting for my paper notes to enable grep-like searching?

You need your paper notes formatted as markdown files with frontmatter metadata, which enables the deterministic text search to extract metadata and compile ranked results for your queries.

Does this search tool return context and citations for matched literature entries?

Yes, this search tool returns matched notes with citations and brief context, supporting quick review of the located literature directly from your compiled research knowledge base.