What sources does the Anna's Archive skill search?

It provides a unified interface to search Library Genesis (LibGen), Z-Library, Sci-Hub, and the Internet Archive simultaneously.

How do I authenticate the Anna's Archive skill?

You must set the ANNA_SELF environment variable with your Anna's Archive key in your local .env configuration file.

What is GF(3) balanced searching in this context?

It is a mathematical coordination pattern used by the skill to balance three parallel queries, ensuring efficient, non-redundant data retrieval across sources.

Does this skill support local caching of research?

Yes, the skill includes built-in support for DuckDB to cache search results, metadata, and download links for high-performance local access.

Can this be used alongside other academic tools?

Absolutely; it is designed to work in tandem with the academic-research skill to provide a complete pipeline from citation to full-text retrieval.

Anna's Archive Research Integration

Name: Anna's Archive Research Integration
Author: plurigrid

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Learning & Documentation

Streamlines academic research by retrieving books and papers from shadow libraries like Library Genesis and Sci-Hub.

The Anna's Archive skill provides a unified interface for searching and retrieving academic content from major repositories including Library Genesis, Z-Library, and Sci-Hub. It leverages sophisticated GF(3) balanced caching and triadic search patterns to coordinate retrieval across multiple sources, ensuring robust access to research papers, textbooks, and technical standards. Designed for researchers and developers, it integrates seamlessly with existing academic-research workflows and supports multiple programming environments including Node.js, Python, and Clojure for automated document management.

Key Features

01Triadic search coordination using GF(3) balanced logic for parallel queries

02Unified search across Library Genesis, Z-Library, Sci-Hub, and Internet Archive

03Integrated DuckDB caching for efficient local storage and SQL-based retrieval

04Multi-language support for Python, Ruby, Babashka, and Node.js integrations

05Automated metadata and download link extraction via MD5 hashing

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Use Cases

01Automating the retrieval of academic papers for comprehensive literature reviews

02Building structured local research libraries with verified metadata and MD5 hashes

03Coordinating multi-source searches to locate rare or out-of-print technical documentation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add plurigrid/asi anna-archive

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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