research-lookup

Search web and academic sources, saving queries and citations to sources/.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WanLanglin/spec-driven-vibe-research-skills --skill research-lookup-wanlanglin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lookup
Source: https://github.com/WanLanglin/spec-driven-vibe-research-skills/tree/main/skills/ideation/research-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WanLanglin/spec-driven-vibe-research-skills --skill research-lookup-wanlanglin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Research often requires quick access to current, credible sources and reliable citations. This skill streamlines web and academic searches, ensures traceability, and provides structured outputs suitable for reproducible writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • General web search for up-to-date information with citations.
  • Academic paper search across major engines (Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed, DBLP) with metadata extraction (authors, titles, venues, years, DOIs).
  • Reproducible results: automatic saving to sources/ folder with full query and response.
  • Routing guidance: selecting the appropriate search approach based on query type.

Quick Start

Look up current research information on a topic using web and academic search tools, and save the results to sources/.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify academic citations across multiple search engines?

To verify academic citations, you can perform an academic paper search across Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed, and DBLP, extracting metadata like authors, titles, venues, years, and DOIs. The skill automatically saves these results with full responses to a sources folder for reproducibility.

What is the best way to save web search results with citations for reproducible research?

The best way to save web search results for reproducible research is to use a lookup tool that automatically stores the original query, full responses, citations, and metadata in a dedicated sources folder. This ensures your general web research remains fully traceable and structured for later writing.

Can I search for academic papers on PubMed and arXiv and extract their metadata?

Yes, you can search for academic papers on PubMed and arXiv while automatically extracting metadata such as authors, titles, venues, years, and DOIs. The search approach routes your query to the appropriate academic engines and saves the structured outputs.

How do I route a research query to the appropriate academic or web search engine?

Routing a research query involves selecting the appropriate search approach based on your query type, directing general information lookups to web search and paper-specific inquiries to academic engines. This ensures you retrieve current, credible sources with accurate citations.

Does this research lookup tool require any external dependencies or components to run?

No, this research lookup tool does not require any external dependencies or components to run. It operates independently to perform general web research and academic paper searches, saving all findings directly to your sources folder.

Why should I save my literature search results to a sources folder?

You should save literature search results to a sources folder to ensure traceability and provide structured outputs suitable for reproducible writing. It captures the original query, full responses, and metadata, guaranteeing your academic and web research can be verified later.