research-lookup

Name: research-lookup
Availability: InStock
Author: rubensliv

Retrieve current scholarly sources with citations via Perplexity Sonar models.

15|2|Updated Dec 17, 2025

Search Tags:#research #academic #openrouter #citation #perplexity #model-selection #scholarly

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/rubensliv/k-dense-ai --skill research-lookup-rubensliv

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides real-time research information lookup using Perplexity's Sonar models through OpenRouter. It intelligently selects between Sonar Pro Search (fast) and Sonar Reasoning Pro (deep analytical reasoning) based on query complexity, delivering current academic literature, technical documentation, and general research information with citations to support scientific writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time academic literature lookup with automatic model selection to balance speed and depth.
Comprehensive citations extraction and structured results suitable for manuscript preparation.
Claude Code integration to streamline literature reviews, methods validation, and writing workflows.
Batch processing and query management for efficiency across multiple topics.

Quick Start

Ask a research question to retrieve current scholarly results with citations.

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 peer-reviewed papers for a research query?▼

This skill retrieves current peer-reviewed papers by querying Perplexity's Sonar models via OpenRouter, prioritizing 2020-2026 publications. It returns structured results containing concise summaries, key findings, and complete citations for scientific writing.

Can I use OpenRouter to extract academic citations for manuscript preparation?▼

Yes, you can use OpenRouter to extract academic citations. The skill leverages Perplexity's Sonar models to apply strictly academic sources like journals and institutional reports, delivering structured citation details directly suitable for manuscript preparation.

How does automatic model selection work for scholarly lookups?▼

Automatic model selection for scholarly lookups evaluates query complexity to choose between Sonar Pro Search for fast retrieval and Sonar Reasoning Pro for deep analytical reasoning. This balances speed and depth without manual configuration.

Does this research lookup tool prioritize recent academic literature?▼

Yes, the research lookup tool prioritizes recent academic literature by focusing on 2020-2026 publications. It strictly applies academic sources such as peer-reviewed papers, journals, and institutional reports to ensure current scholarly information.

What is the best way to manage batch processing for multiple research topics?▼

The best way to manage batch processing for multiple research topics is using the skill's built-in query management. It efficiently handles multiple topics by automating model selection and returning concise structured results for each query.

Are there limitations when using Perplexity Sonar models for academic search?▼

A key limitation when using Perplexity Sonar models for academic search is the strict filtering to peer-reviewed papers and institutional reports, meaning non-scholarly general web sources are excluded from the returned citations and summaries.