research-lit

Search and analyze research papers from local and web sources to generate synthesized literature reviews.

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Search Tags:#research #zotero #obsidian #synthesis #literature review #academic papers #arxiv

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npx skills add https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill research-lit-wanshuiyin

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lit
Source: https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/tree/main/skills/research-lit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill research-lit-wanshuiyin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find, understand, and synthesize information from academic research papers, streamlining literature reviews and knowledge discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

Literature Search: Searches across multiple sources including Zotero, Obsidian, local PDFs, and the web (arXiv, Semantic Scholar, Google Scholar).
Paper Analysis: Extracts key information like problem, method, results, and relevance for each paper.
Synthesis: Groups papers by theme, identifies consensus and gaps, and provides a narrative summary.
Use Case: When starting a new research project, use this Skill to get a comprehensive overview of existing work, identify key papers, and understand the current state of the art.

Quick Start

Use the research-lit skill to find papers on diffusion models.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lit

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I write a literature review using Zotero and Obsidian?▼

To write a literature review, this Skill searches Zotero and Obsidian, analyzes key paper contributions, groups sources by theme, and outputs a synthesized narrative summary with BibTeX references.

Can I search arXiv and Semantic Scholar to synthesize academic papers?▼

Yes, you can search academic papers across arXiv and Semantic Scholar. The Skill analyzes found papers, extracts methods and results, and synthesizes a structured literature review.

How do I find key contributions and methods from local PDFs for a research project?▼

Finding key contributions from local PDFs involves searching local files, extracting problem statements and methods, and generating a structured synthesis of the analyzed research papers.

Does this literature review tool identify research gaps and consensus?▼

Yes, the literature review tool identifies research gaps and consensus. It groups papers by theme, extracts key results, and provides a narrative summary of the current state of the art.

What is the best way to generate BibTeX references from discovered research papers?▼

Generating BibTeX references is handled automatically during synthesis. The Skill searches web and local sources, analyzes the academic papers, and outputs structured BibTeX references alongside narrative summaries.

Do I need local PDFs to start a literature search?▼

No, local PDFs are not required to start a literature search. The Skill searches across web sources like arXiv and Google Scholar, and integrates with Zotero and Obsidian for existing knowledge.