AI-Powered Literature Search Skill for Crux Vaults

AI-Powered Literature Search Skill for Crux Vaults

The AI-Powered Literature Search Skill is designed to facilitate the setup of a literature review process within Crux Vaults. It is primarily used to assist users in initiating a literature search by defining the scope and identifying key academic papers that are central to the research query. This skill is responsible for generating a structured outline of the search terms and trusted seed papers, essential for conducting an effective citation crawl.

What this skill does

• Guides users through setting up a literature search with two key inquiries and seeking final approval from the principal investigator (PI).
• Creates a scope document in `wiki/lit//scope.md` detailing the purpose of the search and the initial set of 3-8 trusted papers.
• Ensures that the initial seed papers are carefully selected, as these will influence the resultant citation graph.
• Lints the scope file using `crux lit lint` to ensure consistency and clarity before concluding its operation.
• Provides the PI with the exact `crux lit crawl` command to execute the citation crawl independently, maintaining the PI's oversight of raw data curation.

Who it is for

• Academic researchers and scholars using Crux Vaults to manage their literature and research references.
• Principal investigators responsible for overseeing comprehensive literature surveys.
• Development teams integrating AI capabilities into their research workflow with tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.

Use cases

• For research teams needing an efficient way to establish the foundations of a literature review by identifying and extending from a core set of papers.
• Academic users seeking structured guidance for setting up literature scopes directly in their Crux Vaults.
• When a new research area is being explored, and confirming the foundational literature is crucial before proceeding with deeper investigations.

Technical details

• Leverages the Crux Vault infrastructure, integrating smoothly with the crux-litsearch capabilities.
• Utilizes AI-driven workflows within platforms like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex for enhanced efficiency in research management.
• Requires manual execution of the citation crawl by the PI, ensuring they retain control over the raw data curation process.

This skill is focused on improving the consistency and accuracy of literature review processes, supporting research initiatives by providing a robust starting framework.

Source & Licence

This package is built on open-source work published by mehdiforoozandeh (mehdiforoozandeh/crux) and distributed under MIT. The original licence text and copyright notice are included in your download.

Personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution are permitted, provided the original copyright and licence notice are retained.

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Delivery & Support

• Delivery: instant — a secure download link is emailed to you as soon as payment is confirmed.
• Format: ZIP archive containing the skill files, documentation and the original licence.
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