Core skill for the deep research and writing tool. Write scientific manuscripts in full paragraphs (never bullet points). Use two-stage process: (1) create section outlines with key points using research-lookup, (2) convert to flowing prose. IMRAD structure, citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figures/tables, reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA), for research papers and journal submissions.
Academic-focused web search optimized for scholarly research. Pre-configured with academic mode, peer-reviewed source prioritization, and curated academic domains. Use for literature searches, citation verification, and research discovery.
Model-agnostic AI-powered web search. Use Claude's built-in WebSearch by default, or plug in your own API from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or Perplexity. This skill provides real-time web search with source citations for research, fact-checking, and accessing current information beyond model knowledge cutoffs.
Perform AI-powered web searches with real-time information using Perplexity models. Supports academic mode for scholarly sources, Pro Search for multi-step reasoning, date/domain filtering, file attachments for PDF analysis, and presets for common use cases. Access via direct Perplexity API (preferred) or OpenRouter fallback.
Build slide decks and presentations for research talks. Use this for making PowerPoint slides, conference presentations, seminar talks, research presentations, thesis defense slides, or any scientific talk. Provides slide structure, design templates, timing guidance, and visual validation. Works with PowerPoint and LaTeX Beamer.
Comprehensive citation management for academic research. Search Google Scholar and PubMed for papers, extract accurate metadata, validate citations, and generate properly formatted BibTeX entries. This skill should be used when you need to find papers, verify citation information, convert DOIs to BibTeX, or ensure reference accuracy in scientific writing.
Conduct comprehensive, systematic literature reviews using multiple academic databases (PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.). This skill should be used when conducting systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, research synthesis, or comprehensive literature searches across biomedical, scientific, and technical domains. Creates professionally formatted markdown documents and PDFs with verified citations in multiple citation styles (APA, Nature, Vancouver, etc.).
Evaluate research rigor. Assess methodology, experimental design, statistical validity, biases, confounding, evidence quality (GRADE, Cochrane ROB), for critical analysis of scientific claims.