# Literature Search

> Search local bibliography files and Paperpile for relevant papers

- Skill: `seabbs-skills/literature-search` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add seabbs-skills/literature-search`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/seabbs-skills/literature-search/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: seabbs (https://skillmd.com/u/seabbs-skills)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/seabbs-skills/literature-search

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Search for relevant papers on: $ARGUMENTS

## Process

1. Extract key search terms, concepts, and themes from the query
2. Search .bib files in the current project first
3. Search across ~/code for .bib files (references.bib, library.bib, papers.bib, etc.)
4. Search ~/paperpile-bib for Paperpile collection .bib files
4. For each relevant entry extract: citation key, title, authors, year, journal, abstract, DOI, exact file and line number
5. If deeper analysis needed, create summaries of top papers

## Output

- Categorised list of relevant papers with brief summaries
- Exact file locations (`/path/to/file.bib:line_number`)
- Key themes and methodologies identified
- Gaps in local collection