research-lookup

Look up academic research with citations via Perplexity Sonar models on OpenRouter.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dotruru/claudemd --skill research-lookup-dotruru
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lookup
Source: https://github.com/dotruru/claudemd/tree/main/skills/research-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dotruru/claudemd --skill research-lookup-dotruru

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Current research tasks require locating high-quality, up-to-date academic sources and synthesizing them with proper citations. This skill provides real-time lookup of scholarly information using Perplexity's Sonar models through OpenRouter, automatically selecting between fast lookups and deep analytical reasoning based on query complexity. It prioritizes peer‑reviewed sources, generates complete citations, and presents sources with venue quality indicators to support rigorous research writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic literature searches and citations
  • Protocols, statistics, and technical information
  • Automatic model selection based on query complexity
  • Citation-rich outputs with sources
  • Use case: Gather background literature and cite sources for a research manuscript.

Quick Start

Ask a clear research question to trigger automatic model selection and fetch a sourced answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find academic research papers with citations for a literature review?

Academic research lookup fetches current scholarly information using Perplexity's Sonar models, prioritizing peer-reviewed sources and providing complete citations with source links for your literature review.

Can I search for scholarly protocols and statistics automatically based on query complexity?

Yes, scholarly protocol and statistics searches use automatic model selection through OpenRouter, switching between fast lookups and deep analytical reasoning based on your query complexity.

What is the best way to get source-backed answers for technical research questions?

Source-backed technical research answers are generated by querying Perplexity's Sonar models, which synthesize comprehensive results with venue quality indicators and complete source links.

Does this research lookup tool require an OpenRouter API key to fetch academic citations?

Yes, fetching academic citations requires an OpenRouter API key to access Perplexity's Sonar models, along with the Python requests library for executing the search queries.

Are there limitations to using Perplexity Sonar models for academic literature searches?

Limitations of using Perplexity Sonar models for academic literature searches include dependency on real-time web availability and the potential for incomplete coverage of paywalled scholarly publications.

Why does my scholarly research lookup return fast answers instead of deep analytical reasoning?

Your scholarly research lookup returns fast answers because automatic model selection evaluates query complexity, choosing quick lookups for simple factual queries and deep reasoning for complex analytical prompts.