Claude Scholar plugin
A plugin for academic work: dozens of skills for literature review, experiments, data analysis and paper writing
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Why this level
- Some skills run helper scripts and local servers, for example for testing web applications
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- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add plugins/claude-scholarDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
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How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- Some skills run helper scripts and local servers, for example for testing web applications
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Claude Scholar adds the agent a set of skills for different stages of a research project: from idea brainstorming and literature review to designing experiments, analyzing results and drafting a paper. Separate skills handle Zotero integration for collecting sources and Obsidian integration for the project's knowledge base. There are also skills for coding, code review and technical writing aimed at researchers who write code alongside papers. The plugin installs into Claude Code, while Codex CLI and OpenCode users are pointed to separate branches of the repository.
Who it is for. For researchers and graduate students in computer science and AI who run a project from idea to publication with an agent's help.
Good fit when
- You need to systematically review literature and find gaps in a topic
- You need to plan an experiment through to result analysis
- You need to draft a paper and sync sources with Zotero
Not a fit when
- You only need a text editor without a research process
- The project has nothing to do with academic work or experiments
Example request
Run a literature review on this topic and find research gaps, use the research-ideation skillLimitations
The main branch targets Claude Code; other agents require switching to separate branches of the repository. Zotero and Obsidian integrations require those apps to be installed and configured separately.
How to disable. Remove the claude-scholar plugin via /plugin or delete the skills/ folder from the Claude Code plugins directory.
FAQ
Which skills are included?
Among them are research-ideation for framing a question, a literature review skill with Zotero integration, skills for paper writing and review, and skills for day to day coding on research projects.
Does the plugin work outside Claude Code?
Yes, but you need separate branches of the repository: codex for Codex CLI and opencode for OpenCode.
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Comparison with similar tools
Cards that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Tool | Official | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Scholar (this card) | no | 6,036 | |
| Research Writing Skill | no | 553 | skill with 30 prompt templates for research papers in English and |
| Academic Paper Search | no | 388 | paper search across five databases with deduplication |
README in short
The README describes Claude Scholar as a semi-automated research assistant for computer science and AI. It covers the whole cycle from idea and literature review to experiments, reporting and paper writing, with dedicated skills for Zotero and Obsidian. The main branch targets Claude Code, with separate branches for Codex CLI and OpenCode. It is MIT licensed and lists a few AI platform sponsors.