research-lookup

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

Updated Mar 10, 2026

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

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill research-lookup-yezez9

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-lookup
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/research-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill research-lookup-yezez9

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, reliable access to current research information and academic papers, eliminating the need for manual searching across multiple databases.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dual-Backend Research: Utilizes Parallel Chat API for general research and Perplexity's Sonar Pro Search for academic paper discovery.
Intelligent Routing: Automatically selects the best backend based on query content (academic vs. general).
Use Case: A researcher needs to find the latest papers on a specific gene-editing technique and then gather market data on AI adoption in healthcare. This Skill can handle both requests efficiently.

Quick Start

Use the research-lookup skill to find recent papers on transformer attention mechanisms.

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 and scientific information online?▼

To find current academic papers and scientific information, this Skill routes your query to Perplexity's sonar-pro-search for academic literature and the Parallel Chat API for general research data retrieval.

Can I retrieve both scientific literature and general research data in one place?▼

Yes, you can retrieve both scientific literature and general research data using an intelligent routing mechanism that automatically directs academic queries to Perplexity and general queries to the Parallel Chat API.

What do I need to set up before using the research-lookup tool?▼

Before using the research-lookup tool, you need to configure two environment variables: the PARALLEL_API_KEY for general queries and the OPENROUTER_API_KEY for accessing the Perplexity academic paper search backend.

How does the dual-backend approach choose between Parallel Chat API and Perplexity?▼

The dual-backend approach uses intelligent keyword-based routing to choose between Parallel Chat API and Perplexity, automatically selecting the optimal backend for your specific research or academic paper query.

Are there limitations when searching for real-time scientific information across multiple databases?▼

A limitation when searching for real-time scientific information is the dependency on external API keys; without proper PARALLEL_API_KEY and OPENROUTER_API_KEY configuration, the dual-backend academic paper search and data retrieval will not function.