Can I use this for non-scientific research?

While optimized for academic and technical data, it is highly effective for general research, fact-checking recent news, and retrieving current statistical data.

Can it generate visual diagrams of the research findings?

Yes, it is designed to work alongside scientific-schematics to transform text-based research into publication-quality diagrams and workflows.

Does this skill provide real-time citations?

Yes, every response includes full bibliographic information, DOIs, and stable links to peer-reviewed papers, journals, or reputable technical sources.

How does the skill decide which Perplexity model to use?

The skill uses a complexity scoring system that triggers Sonar Reasoning Pro for analytical queries involving comparison or synthesis, and Sonar Pro Search for straightforward fact-finding.

What API keys are required for this skill?

You need an OpenRouter API key configured as the OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable to access the underlying Perplexity Sonar models.

Research Information Lookup

Name: Research Information Lookup
Author: BbgnsurfTech

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Data Science & ML

Conducts real-time academic research and technical documentation searches using Perplexity's Sonar models with automated citations.

About

This skill provides a powerful interface for Claude to perform deep, real-time research using Perplexity's Sonar models via OpenRouter. It intelligently routes queries between fast search and deep reasoning models to fetch academic papers, recent studies, and technical specifications with proper source attribution. Designed for scientists, researchers, and technical writers, it facilitates fact-checking, literature reviews, and evidence-gathering while offering integrated support for generating publication-quality scientific schematics and diagrams.

Key Features

Intelligent model selection between Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro
Deep analytical reasoning for complex comparative studies and syntheses
Automatic citation generation with DOIs and stable URLs for all sources
3 GitHub stars
Academic-focused search prioritizing peer-reviewed journals and repositories
Integrated support for creating scientific diagrams and schematics

Use Cases

Gathering current literature and evidence for scientific manuscripts
Generating comprehensive background research and comparative analyses for emerging technologies
Verifying technical protocols and methodologies for lab or software engineering

About

Key Features

Intelligent model selection between Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro
Deep analytical reasoning for complex comparative studies and syntheses
Automatic citation generation with DOIs and stable URLs for all sources
3 GitHub stars
Academic-focused search prioritizing peer-reviewed journals and repositories
Integrated support for creating scientific diagrams and schematics

Use Cases

Gathering current literature and evidence for scientific manuscripts
Generating comprehensive background research and comparative analyses for emerging technologies
Verifying technical protocols and methodologies for lab or software engineering