research-lookup

# Research Information Lookup ## Overview This skill provides real-time research information lookup with **intelligent backend routing**: - **Parallel Chat API** (`core` model): Default backend for all general research queries. Provides comprehensive, multi-source research reports with inline citations via the OpenAI-compatible Chat API at `https://api.parallel.ai`. - **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 - **Citation Sources**: Find relevant papers and studies to cite - **Technical Documentation**: Look up specifications, protocols, or methodologies - **Market/Industry Data**: Current statistics, trends, competitive intelligence - **Recent Developments**: Emerging trends, breakthroughs, announcements ## Visual Enhancement with Scientific Schematics **When creating documents with this skill, always consider adding scientific diagrams and schematics to enhance visual communication.** If your document does not already contain schematics or diagrams: - Use the **scientific-schematics** s...