research

Identify academic papers and references via Perplexity MCP with verified BibTeX output.

58|10|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Alexander-M-Dickerson/ai-asset-pricing --skill research-alexander-m-dickerson
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/Alexander-M-Dickerson/ai-asset-pricing/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Alexander-M-Dickerson/ai-asset-pricing --skill research-alexander-m-dickerson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers locate academic papers, references, and methodological literature efficiently using Perplexity MCP, consolidating disparate search workflows into a single queryable interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Perplexity-powered literature search to identify relevant papers, authors, and citations.
  • BibTeX entry generation and verification workflow to populate project bibliographies.
  • Contextual summaries and topic clustering to aid literature reviews and methodology selection.

Quick Start

Provide a literature query to Perplexity MCP to start discovering papers and generating citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

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How do I find academic papers and references for a literature review?

To find academic papers for a literature review, provide a topic query to the Perplexity MCP research tools. The skill surfaces relevant papers, authors, and citations, returning structured results including Title, Authors, Year, Journal, and DOI or URL.

Can I generate verified BibTeX entries automatically from a literature search?

Yes, you can generate verified BibTeX entries from your literature search. The skill enforces a mandatory verification step before BibTeX generation to ensure the citation metadata for Title, Authors, Year, Journal, and DOI is accurate for your bibliography.

What's the best way to discover methodology literature across finance and data science topics?

The best way to discover methodology literature across finance and data science is querying Perplexity MCP with your target topic. The skill leverages perplexity_research, perplexity_search, perplexity_ask, and perplexity_reason to identify and surface relevant methodological papers.

Do I need a Perplexity MCP integration to use this literature search functionality?

Yes, you need Perplexity MCP integration to use this literature search functionality. The skill requires active connections to Perplexity MCP tools, including perplexity_research, perplexity_search, perplexity_ask, and perplexity_reason, to execute queries and retrieve academic references.

Does the research skill provide summaries or topic clustering for discovered papers?

Yes, the research skill provides contextual summaries and topic clustering for discovered papers. These features aid literature reviews and methodology selection by organizing the Perplexity MCP search results into coherent topical groups for easier analysis.