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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
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ARAVINDAN20/Claude-Research-Paper-OS --skill research-lookup-aravindan20
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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.

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