Is an OpenRouter API key required to use this skill?

Yes, you must configure an OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable to access the underlying Perplexity Sonar models.

What kind of citations does the research-lookup skill provide?

It prioritizes high-impact, peer-reviewed sources from Tier-1 journals (like Nature or Science) and includes complete bibliographic details, DOIs, and citation counts.

How does the Research Lookup skill choose between models?

The skill uses an automatic complexity scoring system. It triggers Sonar Reasoning Pro for queries containing analytical keywords like 'compare' or 'mechanism,' while using Sonar Pro Search for straightforward fact-retrieval.

Can I manually select which Perplexity model to use?

Yes, you can use the --force-model flag (pro or reasoning) via the command line or the force_model parameter in the API to override automatic selection.

Does this skill provide real-time information or training data?

It provides real-time information by querying current academic databases and the web through Perplexity's online search models, ensuring the data is up-to-date.

Research Lookup

Name: Research Lookup
Author: K-Dense-AI

byK-Dense-AI

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Learning & Documentation

Performs real-time academic and technical research lookups using Perplexity Sonar models with intelligent reasoning selection.

Research Lookup is a specialized Claude Code skill designed for scientists, technical writers, and researchers who need instant access to verified, peer-reviewed information. By leveraging Perplexity's Sonar Pro and Sonar Reasoning Pro models through OpenRouter, the skill intelligently navigates academic databases to retrieve citations, technical protocols, and current statistical data. It automatically differentiates between simple fact-finding and complex analytical synthesis, ensuring that users receive the appropriate depth of insight and source attribution for scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and technical documentation.

Key Features

01235 GitHub stars

02Seamless integration with scientific schematic tools for visual representation of research findings.

03Real-time access to current clinical trials, technical methodologies, and global statistical datasets.

04Intelligent model selection between Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro based on query complexity.

05Deep reasoning capabilities for comparative analysis and synthesis of multiple research studies.

06Automated academic citation retrieval with prioritization for high-impact journals and citation counts.

Use Cases

01Verifying technical specifications and protocols against the latest peer-reviewed documentation.

02Conducting comprehensive literature reviews and identifying foundational papers in specific scientific domains.

03Gathering current statistical data and research findings to support evidence-based writing.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add k-dense-ai/claude-scientific-writer research-lookup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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