research-lookup

Route academic queries to Parallel Chat API or Perplexity sonar-pro-search.

4|1|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Search Tags:#research #routing #academic #citations #literature #papers

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS --skill research-lookup-aravindan20

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lookup
Source: https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS/tree/main/.claude/skills/claude-scientific-writer/.claude/skills/research-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS --skill research-lookup-aravindan20

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, openai, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides real-time, routed access to current academic information, automatically selecting the best backend to deliver credible sources, citations, and summaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dual-backend routing between a general Parallel Chat API and Perplexity sonar-pro-search for academic queries.
Automatic citation extraction, venue tier tagging, and reference compilation for literature reviews.
Use cases include literature reviews, methodology benchmarking, and verification of scientific claims for research writing.

Quick Start

Ask a topic, such as 'latest CRISPR reviews', and the tool will fetch results from the best backend.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate literature search and extract citations for academic papers?▼

Automating literature search and extracting citations requires routing queries to academic backends like Perplexity sonar-pro-search, which delivers compiled references and venue tier tagging for scientific papers.

Can I use Perplexity sonar-pro-search to verify scientific claims in research writing?▼

Yes, you can use Perplexity sonar-pro-search to verify scientific claims by fetching real-time academic information and extracting citations across topics from bioscience to computer science.

What is the best way to route general research questions versus paper-specific lookups?▼

The best way to route research queries is implementing dual-backend detection, sending general questions to Parallel Chat API and paper-specific lookups to Perplexity sonar-pro-search.

Do I need API keys to fetch markdown or JSON output for academic literature reviews?▼

Yes, you need valid API keys to fetch markdown or JSON outputs, as the system performs environment-key checks before routing queries to the selected academic research backend.

What are the limitations of using a general chat API for methodology benchmarking?▼

A general chat API lacks specialized academic citation extraction and venue tier tagging, limiting its effectiveness for methodology benchmarking and rigorous literature verification.