research-survey

Compile a durable reading list from vault notes, Zotero items, and Semantic Scholar data.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yxy23/praxis --skill research-survey-yxy23
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research-survey
Source: https://github.com/yxy23/praxis/tree/main/skills/research-survey
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yxy23/praxis --skill research-survey-yxy23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The research-survey skill helps researchers compile a durable reading list by integrating vault notes, Zotero items, and Semantic Scholar data to streamline systematic literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 1 — internal vault survey and Zotero item processing; Phase 2 — backward search of references; Phase 3 — forward search for recent citations; results are appended to a dedicated reading-list.md and reused in subsequent cycles.
  • Use Case: researchers starting a topic (eg runtime AI inference architectures) build a comprehensive reading list with anchors, references, and citations, enabling quick synthesis and memory consolidation.

Quick Start

Invoke /research-survey <topic> to initiate a three-phase literature survey and append results to the reading-list.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-survey

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

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How do I automate a systematic literature review using Zotero and Semantic Scholar?

A systematic literature review is automated by integrating vault notes, Zotero items, and Semantic Scholar data to compile a durable reading list. It executes a three-phase survey covering internal vault processing, backward reference mining, and forward citation tracking.

What is backward and forward citation search in literature survey?

Backward search in literature survey mines the references of a source paper, while forward search tracks recent citations of that paper. This skill applies both methods to explore citation networks and append the results to a reading list.

Can I use my existing Zotero library to start a literature survey?

Yes, you can use your existing Zotero library to start a literature survey. The first phase processes internal vault notes alongside Zotero items to establish a baseline before expanding into citation network exploration.

Does the literature survey process respect Semantic Scholar API rate limits?

Yes, the literature survey process enforces Semantic Scholar API rate limits to avoid throttling. It also mandates using DOI when available and strictly prohibits citation fabrication during reference mining.

How do I append new references to an existing reading list without losing previous data?

To append new references to an existing reading list without losing data, this skill enforces append-only updates to a dedicated reading-list.md. Subsequent survey cycles reuse and build upon this consolidated list.