openalex-cross-thread-synthesis

Decomposes problems into sub-threads, retrieves OpenAlex papers, synthesizes and persists to MongoDB.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gokuno1/research-agent-mcp --skill openalex-cross-thread-synthesis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-cross-thread-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/gokuno1/research-agent-mcp/tree/main/.cursor/skills/openalex-cross-thread-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gokuno1/research-agent-mcp --skill openalex-cross-thread-synthesis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Decomposes a complex research problem into structured sub-problems, enabling coordinated cross-thread analysis across multiple subfields within the same domain.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decomposition and thread assignment: breaks problems into 2–8 sub-problems and maps each to a dedicated research thread.
  • Per-thread retrieval and claims extraction: retrieves high-impact papers via OpenAlex MCP and extracts atomic claims with evidence.
  • Compatibility analysis and integration blueprint: performs pairwise and global compatibility checks and constructs an integration blueprint.
  • Cross-thread hypotheses and scoring: generates falsifiable cross-thread hypotheses and a composite scoring rubric.
  • Persistence to MongoDB: stores completed synthesis runs in research_agent.synthesis_runs.

Quick Start

Provide a multi-subfield research problem and the skill will decompose it into threads, retrieve OpenAlex papers for each thread, analyze cross-thread compatibility, generate an integration blueprint, and persist the results to MongoDB.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex-cross-thread-synthesis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize cross-thread research claims from multiple subfields?▼

To synthesize cross-thread research claims, this skill decomposes a domain problem into 2–8 sub-problems, retrieves high-impact papers per thread via OpenAlex MCP, extracts claims with evidence, and constructs an integration blueprint.

What is the best way to analyze compatibility between different research threads?▼

Analyzing research thread compatibility involves performing pairwise and global compatibility checks on extracted per-thread claims, then generating falsifiable cross-thread hypotheses with a composite scoring rubric.

How do I retrieve high-impact papers and extract atomic claims for a complex research problem?▼

You can retrieve high-impact papers and extract atomic claims by mapping decomposed sub-problems to dedicated research threads, using OpenAlex MCP to fetch relevant literature per thread, and isolating claims with supporting evidence.

Does this cross-thread synthesis approach require MongoDB to store integration blueprints?▼

Yes, this cross-thread synthesis approach requires MongoDB to persist completed synthesis runs, storing the final integration blueprints, cross-thread hypotheses, and compatibility scores directly in the research_agent.synthesis_runs collection.

Can I generate falsifiable hypotheses across multiple research subfields using OpenAlex?▼

Yes, you can generate falsifiable cross-thread hypotheses using OpenAlex by retrieving high-impact papers for each decomposed subfield thread, analyzing pairwise compatibility, and scoring the resulting integration blueprint.

When should I use cross-thread synthesis for multi-subfield research instead of single-thread retrieval?▼

Use cross-thread synthesis for multi-subfield research when a complex problem requires coordinated analysis across 2–8 sub-problems, whereas single-thread retrieval only suits isolated literature searches without integration blueprints.