research-lookup

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

Updated Mar 15, 2026

Search Tags:#research #literature review #academic papers #data retrieval #perplexity #scientific information

Ready to run

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

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides fast, accurate, and up-to-date research information, helping you find academic papers, gather data, and verify scientific facts without manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dual-Backend Intelligence: Automatically uses the best AI model for general research (Parallel Chat API) or academic paper searches (Perplexity).
Academic Prioritization: Focuses on high-impact papers, top venues, and influential authors for scholarly queries.
Use Case: You need to write a literature review for a grant proposal. Use this Skill to quickly find the most relevant and highly-cited papers on your topic, ensuring your review is based on current, authoritative research.

Quick Start

Use the research-lookup skill to find recent papers on the impact of AI in drug discovery.

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 papers for a literature review?▼

This Skill retrieves real-time scientific information by routing academic paper searches to Perplexity's sonar-pro-search, prioritizing high-impact papers, top venues, and influential authors to support literature reviews.

Can I verify scientific information and gather data using real-time research lookup?▼

Yes, you can verify scientific information and gather data using real-time research lookup, which intelligently routes general research queries to the Parallel Chat API for fast and accurate results.

Do I need API keys to search for scientific information?▼

Yes, you need API keys to search for scientific information. You must configure the PARALLEL_API_KEY and OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variables to enable dual-backend intelligence for academic and general research.

What is the best way to retrieve current research data without manual searching?▼

Using a dual-backend AI research Skill is the best way to retrieve current data, automatically routing queries between the Parallel Chat API and Perplexity to deliver cited scientific evidence without manual searching.

Does the research lookup tool distinguish between general research and academic paper searches?▼

Yes, the research lookup tool distinguishes between general research and academic paper searches by intelligently routing queries to either the Parallel Chat API or Perplexity's sonar-pro-search based on the query's academic nature.

How does enhancing scientific writing with cited evidence work?▼

Enhancing scientific writing with cited evidence works by querying an AI-powered research lookup tool that retrieves up-to-date academic papers and verified scientific facts, which you then integrate into your drafts.