research-lookup
Look up current research information using the Parallel Chat API (primary) or Perplexity sonar-pro-search (academic paper searches). Automatically routes queries to the best backend. Use for finding papers, gathering research data, and verifying scientific information.
npx skills add LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill research-lookup --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Research Information Lookup ## Overview This skill provides real-time research information lookup with **intelligent backend routing**: - **Parallel Chat API** (`core` model): Default backend for all general research queries. Provides comprehensive, multi-source research reports with inline citations via the OpenAI-compatible Chat API at `https://api.parallel.ai`. - **Perplexity sonar-pro-search** (via OpenRouter): Used only for academic-specific paper searches where scholarly database access is critical. The skill automatically detects query type and routes to the optimal backend. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need: - **Current Research Information**: Latest studies, papers, and findings - **Literature Verification**: Check facts, statistics, or claims against current research - **Background Research**: Gather context and supporting evidence for scientific writing - **Citation Sources**: Find relevant papers and studies to cite - **Technical Documentation**: Look up specifications, protocols, or methodologies - **Market/Industry Data**: Current statistics, trends, competitive intelligence - **Recent Developments**: Emerging trends, breakthroughs, announcement
- Overview
- When to Use This Skill
- Visual Enhancement with Scientific Schematics
- Automatic Backend Selection
- Routing Logic
- Academic Keywords (Routes to Perplexity)
- Everything Else (Routes to Parallel)
- Manual Override
- Core Capabilities
- 1. General Research Queries (Parallel Chat API)
- 2. Academic Paper Search (Perplexity sonar-pro-search)
- 3. Technical and Methodological Information
- 4. Statistical and Market Data
- Paper Quality and Popularity Prioritization
python scripts/generate_schematic.py "your diagram description" -o figures/output.png Force Parallel Deep Research python research_lookup.py "your query" --force-backend parallel Force Perplexity academic search python research_lookup.py "your query" --force-backend perplexity Primary backend (Parallel Chat API) - REQUIRED export PARALLEL_API_KEY="your_parallel_api_key" Academic search backend (Perplexity) - REQUIRED for academic queries export OPENROUTER_API_KEY="your_openrouter_api_key" Auto-routed research (recommended) — ALWAYS save to sources/
What does the research-lookup skill do?
Look up current research information using the Parallel Chat API (primary) or Perplexity sonar-pro-search (academic paper searches). Automatically routes queries to the best backend. Use for finding papers, gathering research data, and verifying scientific information.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill research-lookup --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills, a repository with 759 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.