research-lookup
Research Information Lookup
Overview
This skill provides real-time research information lookup with intelligent backend routing:
- parallel-cli search (parallel-web skill): Primary and default backend for all research queries. Fast, cost-effective web search with academic source prioritization. Uses
parallel-cli searchwith--include-domainsfor scholarly sources. - Parallel Chat API (
coremodel): Secondary backend for complex, multi-source deep research requiring extended synthesis (60s-5min latency). Use only when explicitly needed. - Perplexity sonar-pro-search (via OpenRouter): Used only for academic-specific paper searches where scholarly database access is critical.
The skill automatically detects query type and routes to the optimal backend.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need:
- Current Research Information: Latest studies, papers, and findings
- Literature Verification: Check facts, statistics, or claims against current research
- Background Research: Gather context and supporting evidence for scientific writing
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