research

Identify and summarize relevant scientific papers for a research prompt.

Updated Jun 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eriknovak/ErikNovak --skill research-eriknovak
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/eriknovak/ErikNovak/tree/main/.dotfiles/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eriknovak/ErikNovak --skill research-eriknovak

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers quickly locate, evaluate, and summarize relevant scientific papers for a given prompt, delivering structured insights and a general methodology overview.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive topic extraction using a user-question flow to identify 3-6 topics.
  • Web-based search and retrieval for peer-reviewed papers across venues and repositories.
  • Produce structured per-paper summaries plus a high-level methodology overview.
  • Output organized results suitable for citation and further analysis.

Quick Start

Describe your research topic prompt to start an interactive paper search session.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and summarize scientific papers for a research topic?

To summarize scientific papers, provide a research prompt to trigger an interactive topic extraction flow that identifies key subjects and retrieves relevant peer-reviewed sources. The system then generates structured per-paper summaries and a high-level methodology overview.

What is interactive topic extraction for literature reviews?

Interactive topic extraction is a user-question flow that identifies 3-6 relevant research themes from a prompt. It guides the web search process to locate peer-reviewed papers across various venues and repositories for structured retrieval.

Can I use this research methodology tool for any academic discipline?

Yes, the research methodology tool applies to a broad set of disciplines and prompts. It leverages web searches and user interaction to collect sources and generate organized, structured summaries regardless of the specific academic field.

How do I extract research topics from a prompt for web search?

You extract research topics by submitting a descriptive prompt, which initiates an interactive question flow to narrow down 3-6 specific subjects. These extracted topics directly guide targeted web searches for relevant scientific papers.

Does the research skill require external web search tools to function?

Yes, the research skill requires WebSearch, WebFetch, and AskUserQuestion components to collect sources, interact with users, and generate organized results. These dependencies enable interactive topic extraction and structured paper retrieval.

What is the best way to get a methodology overview from multiple papers?

The best way to get a methodology overview is to run an interactive paper search session, which produces structured per-paper summaries alongside a high-level synthesized methodology overview. This delivers organized results suitable for citation and further analysis.