research-survey

Compile a durable reading list from vault notes, Zotero items, and Semantic Scholar data.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yxy23/praxis --skill research-survey-yxy23
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-survey
Source: https://github.com/yxy23/praxis/tree/main/skills/research-survey
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yxy23/praxis --skill research-survey-yxy23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The research-survey skill helps researchers compile a durable reading list by integrating vault notes, Zotero items, and Semantic Scholar data to streamline systematic literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 1 — internal vault survey and Zotero item processing; Phase 2 — backward search of references; Phase 3 — forward search for recent citations; results are appended to a dedicated reading-list.md and reused in subsequent cycles.
  • Use Case: researchers starting a topic (eg runtime AI inference architectures) build a comprehensive reading list with anchors, references, and citations, enabling quick synthesis and memory consolidation.

Quick Start

Invoke /research-survey <topic> to initiate a three-phase literature survey and append results to the reading-list.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-survey

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a systematic literature review using Zotero and Semantic Scholar?▼

A systematic literature review is automated by integrating vault notes, Zotero items, and Semantic Scholar data to compile a durable reading list. It executes a three-phase survey covering internal vault processing, backward reference mining, and forward citation tracking.

What is backward and forward citation search in literature survey?▼

Backward search in literature survey mines the references of a source paper, while forward search tracks recent citations of that paper. This skill applies both methods to explore citation networks and append the results to a reading list.

Can I use my existing Zotero library to start a literature survey?▼

Yes, you can use your existing Zotero library to start a literature survey. The first phase processes internal vault notes alongside Zotero items to establish a baseline before expanding into citation network exploration.

Does the literature survey process respect Semantic Scholar API rate limits?▼

Yes, the literature survey process enforces Semantic Scholar API rate limits to avoid throttling. It also mandates using DOI when available and strictly prohibits citation fabrication during reference mining.

How do I append new references to an existing reading list without losing previous data?▼

To append new references to an existing reading list without losing data, this skill enforces append-only updates to a dedicated reading-list.md. Subsequent survey cycles reuse and build upon this consolidated list.