research-lookup

Retrieve research information and academic papers via Parallel Chat API and Perplexity sonar-pro-search.

Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#research #information retrieval #literature review #academic papers #perplexity #parallel chat api

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/loganylchen/skills --skill research-lookup-loganylchen

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lookup
Source: https://github.com/loganylchen/skills/tree/main/research-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/loganylchen/skills --skill research-lookup-loganylchen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to up-to-date research information and academic papers, streamlining the process of gathering evidence and staying informed.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dual-Backend Research: Leverages Parallel Chat API for general research and Perplexity for academic paper searches.
Automatic Routing: Intelligently selects the best backend based on query content.
Use Case: A researcher needs to find the latest studies on a specific gene-editing technique. They can use this Skill to get a comprehensive overview from multiple sources or a curated list of relevant academic papers.

Quick Start

Use the research-lookup skill to find papers on transformer attention mechanisms in NeurIPS 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find current academic papers on a specific research topic?▼

To find current academic papers, this skill routes queries to Perplexity sonar-pro-search, prioritizing high-quality results based on citation counts and venue tiers. It automatically saves all retrieved papers to the sources directory for reproducibility.

What's the best way to retrieve general research information versus academic papers?▼

For general research information, the skill uses the Parallel Chat API, while academic paper searches are routed to Perplexity. Intelligent routing selects the best backend automatically based on the query content to retrieve relevant information.

How does the skill prioritize influential papers in a literature review?▼

The skill prioritizes influential papers for a literature review by evaluating citation counts and venue tiers. It retrieves current academic studies using Perplexity sonar-pro-search and mandates saving results to the sources directory for context recovery.

Can I use this skill for general research queries or is it limited to academic papers?▼

You can use this skill for general research queries because it uses a dual-backend approach. The Parallel Chat API handles general information retrieval, while Perplexity sonar-pro-search is dedicated to finding academic papers.

How are retrieved research results saved for reproducibility?▼

Retrieved research results are saved for reproducibility by mandating that all outputs are written to the sources directory. This ensures that the gathered general research information and academic papers are available for context recovery.

When do I need to use the Parallel Chat API for information retrieval?▼

You need the Parallel Chat API for information retrieval when querying for general research information rather than academic papers. The skill's automatic routing mechanism selects this backend to provide a comprehensive overview from multiple sources.