scientific-literature-search
Search scientific literature and research papers using FlowSearch to find relevant academic articles and publications.
Best use case
scientific-literature-search is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Search scientific literature and research papers using FlowSearch to find relevant academic articles and publications.
Teams using scientific-literature-search should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/scientific-literature-search/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How scientific-literature-search Compares
| Feature / Agent | scientific-literature-search | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Search scientific literature and research papers using FlowSearch to find relevant academic articles and publications.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Scientific Literature Search
## Usage
### 1. MCP Server Definition
```python
import asyncio
import json
from contextlib import AsyncExitStack
from mcp.client.streamable_http import streamablehttp_client
from mcp import ClientSession
class InternAgentClient:
"""InternAgent MCP Client"""
def __init__(self, server_url: str, api_key: str):
self.server_url = server_url
self.api_key = api_key
self.session = None
async def connect(self):
try:
self.transport = streamablehttp_client(
url=self.server_url,
headers={"SCP-HUB-API-KEY": self.api_key}
)
self._stack = AsyncExitStack()
await self._stack.__aenter__()
self.read, self.write, self.get_session_id = await self._stack.enter_async_context(self.transport)
self.session_ctx = ClientSession(self.read, self.write)
self.session = await self._stack.enter_async_context(self.session_ctx)
await self.session.initialize()
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"✗ connect failure: {e}")
return False
async def disconnect(self):
"""Disconnect from server"""
try:
if hasattr(self, '_stack'):
await self._stack.aclose()
print("✓ already disconnect")
except Exception as e:
print(f"✗ disconnect error: {e}")
def parse_result(self, result):
try:
if hasattr(result, 'content') and result.content:
content = result.content[0]
if hasattr(content, 'text'):
return json.loads(content.text)
return str(result)
except Exception as e:
return {"error": f"parse error: {e}", "raw": str(result)}
```
### 2. Literature Search Workflow
Search and analyze scientific literature on a research topic.
**Workflow Steps:**
1. **Define Query** - Specify research question or topic
2. **Execute Search** - Query scientific databases
3. **Analyze Results** - Extract key findings and trends
**Implementation:**
```python
## Initialize client
client = InternAgentClient(
"https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/28/InternAgent",
"<your-api-key>"
)
if not await client.connect():
print("connection failed")
exit()
## Input: Research query
prompt = "Analyze the latest trends in AI research for drug discovery"
## Execute literature search
result = await client.session.call_tool(
"FlowSearch",
arguments={
"prompt": prompt,
"file_list": None
}
)
data = client.parse_result(result)
if data.get('success'):
print("✅ Literature search completed")
print(f"\nResults:\n{data['result']}")
else:
print(f"❌ Search failed: {data.get('error', 'Unknown error')}")
await client.disconnect()
```
### Tool Descriptions
**InternAgent Server:**
- `FlowSearch`: Search and analyze scientific literature
- Args:
- `prompt` (str): Research query or question
- `file_list` (list, optional): Additional files to analyze
- Returns:
- `success` (bool): Search status
- `result` (str): Search results and analysis
### Use Cases
- Literature review for research papers
- Trend analysis in scientific fields
- Systematic literature searches
- Citation and reference discovery
- Research gap identification
### Performance Notes
- **Execution time**: 10-60 seconds depending on query complexity
- **Data sources**: Multiple scientific databases
- **Output**: Comprehensive analysis with key findingsRelated Skills
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