Can this skill find papers published in the last 12 months?

Yes, it is specifically configured to prioritize recent academic literature (2020-2024) and real-time information from the web.

Do I need an API key for this skill?

Yes, this skill requires an OpenRouter API key set as the OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable to access Perplexity's models.

Can I force a specific model for my research query?

Yes, you can use the --force-model flag in the command line or the force_model parameter in code to choose between 'pro' and 'reasoning' models manually.

How does the skill decide between Sonar Pro and Sonar Reasoning?

The skill uses a complexity scoring algorithm. Queries containing reasoning keywords like 'compare', 'analyze', or 'mechanism' trigger the Sonar Reasoning Pro model for deeper insights, while straightforward lookups use the faster Sonar Pro Search.

Does it provide formatted citations?

Absolutely. Every search response includes complete bibliographic information, including authors, journal titles, publication years, and DOIs where available.

Scientific Research Lookup

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

byK-Dense-AI

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3,719

Data Science & ML

Conducts real-time academic research, literature reviews, and technical documentation lookups with automated model selection and proper citations.

About

This skill integrates Perplexity's advanced Sonar models into Claude Code to streamline scientific discovery and technical verification. It intelligently toggles between fast information retrieval and deep analytical reasoning based on query complexity, providing developers and researchers with instant access to peer-reviewed papers, recent studies, and experimental protocols. Whether you are verifying a scientific claim, finding citations for a manuscript, or looking up complex methodologies, this skill ensures accuracy with high-context search results and authoritative source attribution from academic databases.

Key Features

Technical protocol and methodology lookups for specialized scientific workflows
Automatic citation generation with DOIs and stable reference links
3,719 GitHub stars
Real-time access to current academic literature and peer-reviewed studies
Integration with scientific-schematics for visual data representation
Intelligent model switching between Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro

Use Cases

Searching for standardized laboratory protocols and engineering methodologies
Performing comprehensive literature reviews for scientific papers or technical reports
Verifying facts, statistics, and clinical findings against recent research data

About

Key Features

Technical protocol and methodology lookups for specialized scientific workflows
Automatic citation generation with DOIs and stable reference links
3,719 GitHub stars
Real-time access to current academic literature and peer-reviewed studies
Integration with scientific-schematics for visual data representation
Intelligent model switching between Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro

Use Cases

Searching for standardized laboratory protocols and engineering methodologies
Performing comprehensive literature reviews for scientific papers or technical reports
Verifying facts, statistics, and clinical findings against recent research data