Is an API key required for this skill?

Yes, you must configure an OpenRouter API key as an environment variable (OPENROUTER_API_KEY) to access the underlying Perplexity models.

What research sources does this skill access?

The skill utilizes Perplexity's scholarly mode, which prioritizes peer-reviewed academic journals, high-impact conferences, and reputable institutional databases like university repositories and government agencies.

Does it provide DOIs and links for citations?

Yes, every response includes formal bibliographic information, including authors, titles, publication years, and stable DOIs or URLs for source verification.

Can I manually choose which search model to use?

Absolutely. You can use the 'force_model' parameter or CLI flags to specifically select either 'pro' for fast lookups or 'reasoning' for deep analytical tasks.

How does the automatic model selection work?

It uses a complexity scoring system. Queries with analytical keywords like 'compare' or 'evaluate' trigger Sonar Reasoning Pro for deep analysis, while straightforward fact-finding triggers the faster Sonar Pro Search.

Scientific Research Lookup

Name: Scientific Research Lookup
Author: K-Dense-AI

byK-Dense-AI

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Learning & Documentation

Conducts real-time academic research and literature reviews using Perplexity's Sonar reasoning models with automated citations.

About

The Research Lookup skill transforms Claude into a high-powered research assistant capable of navigating the latest academic literature, technical documentation, and scientific studies. By integrating Perplexity's Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro models through OpenRouter, the skill intelligently selects the optimal model based on the complexity of your query. It provides deep analytical insights, verifies facts against recent findings, and generates structured citations with DOIs, making it an essential tool for scientists, technical writers, and researchers who need current, peer-reviewed information directly within their workflow.

Key Features

Real-time access to current academic papers, journals, and technical protocols.
Support for complex comparative analysis and mechanism explanation queries.
Integration with scientific schematics for visual representation of research findings.
Intelligent model selection between high-speed search and deep analytical reasoning.
Automated citation generation with DOIs, journal titles, and source attribution.
2,188 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Retrieving the most recent statistical data and global trends for evidence-based reporting.
Verifying technical specifications, laboratory protocols, and methodological standards.
Drafting literature reviews and identifying research gaps for scientific manuscripts.

About

Key Features

Real-time access to current academic papers, journals, and technical protocols.
Support for complex comparative analysis and mechanism explanation queries.
Integration with scientific schematics for visual representation of research findings.
Intelligent model selection between high-speed search and deep analytical reasoning.
Automated citation generation with DOIs, journal titles, and source attribution.
2,188 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Retrieving the most recent statistical data and global trends for evidence-based reporting.
Verifying technical specifications, laboratory protocols, and methodological standards.
Drafting literature reviews and identifying research gaps for scientific manuscripts.