research-lit

Integrate Zotero, Obsidian, and external databases to analyze academic papers and create literature reviews.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill research-lit-czh-ee-2023
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lit
Source: https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-lit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill research-lit-czh-ee-2023

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mcp__zotero__*, mcp__obsidian-vault__*, requests, python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding, analyzing, and summarizing research papers, making literature reviews more efficient and thorough.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source Research: Access papers from Zotero, Obsidian, local PDFs, web search, Semantic Scholar, DeepXiv, Exa, Gemini, and OpenAlex.
  • Comprehensive Analysis: Summarize key ideas and find related work for a given research topic.
  • Quick Start: Use the research-lit command followed by your research topic to begin.

Quick Start

Run 'research-lit "artificial intelligence in medicine"' to start a literature review on the topic of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lit

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

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How do I find and analyze research papers for a literature review?

To find and analyze research papers for a literature review, you can use a multi-source search tool that integrates Zotero, Obsidian, and external databases like Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex. This approach summarizes key ideas and finds related work for your topic.

Can I use Zotero and Obsidian together for academic search?

Yes, you can use Zotero and Obsidian together for academic search. This Skill integrates both platforms alongside local libraries to access papers, enabling comprehensive analysis and seamless literature review creation across your existing knowledge base.

What's the best way to summarize related work from multiple databases?

The best way to summarize related work from multiple databases is to query sources like Semantic Scholar, DeepXiv, Exa, and OpenAlex simultaneously. This consolidates findings and summarizes key ideas efficiently for your research topic.

Do I need Python to integrate external academic databases?

Yes, you need Python to integrate external academic databases. The Skill requires Python-based tools for API integration and data processing to fetch and analyze papers from multiple sources like Gemini and OpenAlex.

How do I start a literature review on a specific research topic?

To start a literature review on a specific research topic, run the command 'research-lit' followed by your topic in quotes. This initiates the multi-source research process to find, analyze, and summarize relevant papers.