Does it provide links to the original academic papers?

Yes, the skill identifies relevant papers and provides complete citations including titles, authors, journals, publication years, and DOI links where available.

Can I force Claude to use a specific research model?

Absolutely. You can use the force_model parameter or command-line flags like '--force-model reasoning' to override the automatic selection logic.

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

The skill uses an internal scoring system that detects complex keywords like 'analyze,' 'compare,' or 'mechanism' to automatically trigger the reasoning model for deeper synthesis.

Do I need an external API key to use this research skill?

Yes, this skill requires an OpenRouter API key configured in your environment variables to access Perplexity’s specialized research models.

Scientific Research Lookup

Name: Scientific Research Lookup
Author: hyperbolic-c

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Data Science & ML

Conducts real-time academic research and literature reviews using Perplexity’s advanced Sonar models with automated citation generation.

The Research Lookup skill empowers Claude with real-time access to the latest academic literature, technical documentation, and statistical data. By intelligently switching between Sonar Pro Search for efficient fact-finding and Sonar Reasoning Pro for deep analytical synthesis, it ensures researchers and developers receive high-quality, cited information. It is particularly useful for verifying scientific claims, drafting background sections for manuscripts, and staying updated on emerging breakthroughs in rapidly evolving fields like AI and biotechnology.

Key Features

01Advanced reasoning capabilities for comparative analysis and explaining complex biological or technical mechanisms

02Intelligent model selection between Sonar Pro Search and Sonar Reasoning Pro based on query complexity

03Automated academic citation and reference generation from Tier-1 journals like Nature and Science

04Seamless integration with scientific schematic tools to visually represent research findings

05Real-time lookup for the latest 2024 research, statistical data, and technical protocols

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Use Cases

01Comparing complex methodologies or laboratory protocols across different research studies

02Gathering the latest statistical data and emerging trends for technical reports and documentation

03Verifying scientific claims and finding peer-reviewed sources for technical manuscript writing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hyperbolic-c/auto-writing research-lookup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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