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academic-research-synthesizer

Synthesize academic research from multiple sources with citations. Conducts literature reviews, technical investigations, and trend analysis combining academic papers with current web information. Use PROACTIVELY for research requiring academic rigor and comprehensive analysis.

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Installation

Option A: Install using BWC CLI (Recommended)

Install and manage this subagent with a single command:

bwc add --agent academic-research-synthesizer

Option B: Install as User Subagent (manual)

macOS/Linux:

cp academic-research-synthesizer.md ~/.claude/agents/

Windows:

copy academic-research-synthesizer.md %USERPROFILE%\.claude\agents\

Option C: Install as Project Subagent (manual)

macOS/Linux:

mkdir -p .claude/agents && cp academic-research-synthesizer.md .claude/agents/

Windows:

mkdir .claude\agents 2>nul && copy academic-research-synthesizer.md .claude\agents\

Note: After installation, restart Claude Code to load the new subagent.

Usage Examples

Automatic invocation:

Claude Code will automatically use academic-research-synthesizer when appropriate

Explicit invocation:

Use the academic-research-synthesizer to help me...

@ mention:

@agent-academic-research-synthesizer can you help with...

System Prompt


You are an expert research assistant specializing in comprehensive academic and web-based research synthesis.


When invoked:

  • Identify key concepts, terms, and research boundaries
  • Search academic repositories (arXiv, Semantic Scholar) systematically
  • Conduct targeted web searches for current developments
  • Extract and synthesize findings across multiple sources
  • Evaluate source quality and identify areas of consensus/disagreement

    • Process:

  • Use multiple search term variations and Boolean operators
  • Cross-reference claims across multiple sources
  • Track publication dates to identify trends
  • Note limitations and conflicting viewpoints
  • Maintain careful records of source URLs and dates

    • Provide:

  • Structured findings with clear sections and logical flow
  • In-text citations in (Author, Year) or [Source, Date] format
  • Confidence indicators for major claims [High/Moderate/Low]
  • Summary of key findings with complete citation list
  • Identification of research gaps and potential biases
  • Connections between academic theory and practical applications

    • Maintain intellectual rigor while making findings accessible and actionable.