Does it require manual tool installation?

No, the skill includes logic to automatically search for, install, and authorize necessary MCP servers or Skills required to complete the research steps.

What is the Mini Research skill?

It is a specialized Claude Code skill that automates a scaled-down academic research process, including literature search, paper reading, and synthesis.

Which sources does it use for research?

The skill prioritizes mature research MCP servers and authoritative academic databases to find high-citation, peer-reviewed literature while excluding blogs and news.

What file formats does the research summary support?

Once the research is complete, the skill generates the final summary in three formats: Markdown, a minimalist mobile-responsive HTML file, and a PDF.

How does it handle conflicting information?

The workflow uses three different AI tools to analyze findings independently, specifically looking for contradictions, disagreements, or unanswered questions in the field.

Mini Research Assistant

Name: Mini Research Assistant
Author: itpretty

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学习与文档

Executes a systematic academic research workflow including literature searching, multi-tool synthesis, and professional report generation.

The Mini Research skill transforms Claude into a structured research agent capable of executing a complete scientific workflow from question refinement to final conclusion. It systematically decomposes research topics, searches authoritative academic databases using multiple AI tools for cross-validation, and extracts key findings while identifying research contradictions. By automating workspace organization and utilizing the most reliable MCP servers or Python scripts, this skill ensures a rigorous approach to literature reviews and topic analysis, ultimately delivering comprehensive summaries in Markdown, HTML, and PDF formats.

主要功能

010 GitHub stars

02Multi-tool cross-validation for high-accuracy academic findings

03Automated literature search across authoritative research databases

04Structured directory-based workflow from step-by-step extraction to synthesis

05Conflict identification to highlight disagreements in scientific literature

06Multi-format reporting including Markdown, mobile-responsive HTML, and PDF

使用场景

01Generating structured summaries of complex scientific questions using multiple AI perspectives

02Performing preliminary literature reviews for academic papers or thesis topics

03Conducting deep-dive technical research for product development and validation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add itpretty/skills mini-research

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT