research-lookup

Route research queries to Parallel Chat API or Perplexity sonar-pro-search and return cited reports.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brainworkup/skills --skill research-lookup-brainworkup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: research-lookup
Source: https://github.com/brainworkup/skills/tree/main/neuropsych-reports/references/luria-related-complement-skills/research-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brainworkup/skills --skill research-lookup-brainworkup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, openai, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provides a unified research lookup interface that automatically routes queries between Parallel Chat API for general research and Perplexity sonar-pro-search for academic literature, delivering comprehensive, cited results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic backend routing based on query type (general vs academic)
  • Dual-backend support: Parallel Chat API for broad research and Perplexity sonar-pro-search for scholarly literature
  • Citation extraction and source metadata for verification and citation management
  • Batch query support for multi-topic literature reviews

Quick Start

Ask a research question and the tool will route it to the best backend and return a cited result.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get cited results for an academic literature search?▼

Academic literature search returns cited results by routing your query to Perplexity sonar-pro-search, which delivers a comprehensive report with source metadata and inline citations for verification.

Do I need an API key to perform research lookups?▼

Research lookups require at least one API key to function. You must provide either a PARALLEL_API_KEY or an OPENROUTER_API_KEY to authenticate backend access and retrieve results.

How does query routing work for general vs academic research?▼

Query routing for general versus academic research works by automatically evaluating your input and directing broad questions to the Parallel Chat API while sending scholarly literature to Perplexity sonar-pro-search.

Can I process batch queries for a multi-topic literature review?▼

Batch queries for a multi-topic literature review are supported. The tool processes multiple research questions across scientific domains, returning structured results with sources for each query.

What's the best way to verify sources from a research query?▼

Verifying sources from a research query is best done using the extracted citation metadata. The tool outputs structured results with inline citations and source metadata for direct verification.