Literature Search

This is a unified search across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and medRxiv that takes natural language queries and returns full article text, not just abstracts. It uses Valyu's semantic search API, so you're not wrestling with database-specific query syntax or chaining multiple API calls. The standout bit is getting actual content and figures in one request instead of bouncing between sources. You'll want this for literature reviews where comprehensive coverage matters more than the quirks of individual databases. Setup needs a Valyu API key, but they give you $10 in credits to start. The bash wrapper handles path resolution, which saves you from hunting down script locations in Claude's plugin cache.

Install to Claude Code

npx -y skills add yorkeccak/scientific-skills --skill literature-search --agent claude-code