survey

Collect, organize, and compare research papers into a structured table with citations.

1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tesseract-ripple/claude-research-config --skill survey-tesseract-ripple
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Skill: survey
Source: https://github.com/tesseract-ripple/claude-research-config/tree/main/skills/survey
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tesseract-ripple/claude-research-config --skill survey-tesseract-ripple

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers quickly map and compare literature, identifying key papers, results, and trade-offs to inform next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature organization: gather and categorize papers by topic, method, and results.
  • Structured comparison: produce a table with construction/approach, assumptions, proof techniques, efficiency, and open problems.
  • Synthesis: write a concise narrative highlighting dominant approaches and open questions.
  • Citations: generate properly formatted citations with authors, title, venue/year, and arXiv/eprint links.

Quick Start

Provide a topic or question to survey and request a structured literature comparison with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about survey

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a structured literature comparison table for cryptography research papers?

To create a structured literature comparison, provide a research topic and the Skill categorizes key papers by construction, assumption, proof technique, efficiency, and open problems. It returns a formatted comparison table alongside a concise narrative synthesis.

What is the best way to survey research papers and generate formatted citations?

Surveying research papers is handled by collecting and organizing key results, then generating properly formatted citations. You receive citations with authors, title, venue/year, and direct arXiv or eprint links when available for the requested topic.

Can I use this to gather and synthesize literature for theoretical computer science problems?

Yes, you can use it to gather and synthesize literature for cryptography and theory problems. It applies structured categorization to map dominant approaches, highlight trade-offs, and identify open questions specific to your theoretical research domain.

How does literature synthesis work when comparing multiple academic papers?

Literature synthesis works by organizing collected papers by topic, method, and results. It produces a narrative highlighting dominant approaches and open questions, paired with a structured table comparing construction techniques, assumptions, and efficiency across the surveyed papers.

What limitations should I expect when surveying a broad research topic?

When surveying a broad research topic, limitations depend on the availability of key papers with identifiable arXiv or eprint links. The structured comparison focuses on cryptography and theory domains, so results may lack depth for unrelated academic fields or non-published literature.