literature-reviewAssistance with writing literature reviews by searching for academic sources via Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref and PubMed APIs. Use when the user needs to find papers on a topic, get details for specific DOIs, or draft sections of a literature review with proper citations.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install weird-aftertaste/literature-reviewHelp write academic literature reviews using a multi-engine search integration (S2, OA, CR, PM).
efetch for full XML records).--source all or --source both), results are automatically deduplicated by DOI.USER_EMAIL env var).| Variable | Purpose | Default |
|----------|---------|---------|
| USER_EMAIL | Email for polite API access | anonymous@example.org |
| CLAWDBOT_EMAIL | Fallback if USER_EMAIL not set | — |
| SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY | Optional S2 API key for higher rate limits | — |
| OPENALEX_API_KEY | Optional OpenAlex API key | — |
Get a comprehensive overview from all major academic databases. Results are automatically deduplicated by DOI.
python3 scripts/lit_search.py search "impact of glycyrrhiza on bifidobacterium" --limit 5 --source alloa): Fast and comprehensive, good abstracts.s2): High-quality citation data and TL;DRs.cr): Precise DOI-based metadata (no abstracts).pm): Gold standard for biomedical research, full abstracts and PMIDs.python3 scripts/lit_search.py search "prebiotic effects of liquorice" --source pmSearch both S2 and OA simultaneously to ensure nothing is missed. Deduplicated by default.
python3 scripts/lit_search.py search "Bifidobacterium infantis growth" --source bothRetrieve detailed metadata including TL;DR summaries.
python3 scripts/lit_search.py details "DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136000"Each result includes:
id: Source-specific identifier (PMID for PubMed, OpenAlex ID, S2 paper ID, DOI for Crossref)doi: DOI when available (used for deduplication)title: Paper titleyear: Publication yearauthors: List of author namesabstract: Full abstract text (when available)venue: Journal or conference namecitationCount: Citation count (S2, OA)source: Which database the result came fromcitationCount or recent years for a more modern review.--source pm for the most reliable biomedical literature.Generated Mar 1, 2026
Graduate students or early-career researchers can use this skill to quickly gather and synthesize literature for thesis chapters or grant proposals, ensuring comprehensive coverage across multiple databases with automatic deduplication.
R&D teams in pharmaceutical companies can leverage the PubMed integration to find biomedical studies on drug interactions or prebiotic effects, drafting review sections to support regulatory submissions or internal reports.
Companies developing health supplements can search for scientific evidence on ingredients like glycyrrhiza, using the skill to compile and analyze research for marketing claims or product development strategies.
Librarians at academic institutions can assist patrons by running targeted searches across sources like OpenAlex and Crossref, providing curated lists of papers with full abstracts for research projects.
Science writers or journalists can use the skill to gather and synthesize recent studies on topics like bifidobacterium, drafting accurate review sections for articles, blogs, or educational materials with proper citations.
Offer the skill as a cloud-based service with enhanced API limits and support, charging universities or research labs a monthly fee per user for access to advanced features like higher rate limits and priority support.
Provide a free version with basic search capabilities and limited API calls, while monetizing through premium upgrades that include additional sources, faster processing, and integration with reference management software.
License the skill to pharmaceutical or biotech companies as part of their R&D toolkit, offering custom integrations, dedicated support, and compliance features for handling sensitive research data.
💬 Integration Tip
Set up environment variables like USER_EMAIL for polite API access and consider using optional API keys for higher rate limits to improve search performance and reliability.
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