3_create_report.js

// Create a research report and poll until complete

const apiKey = process.env.ELICIT_API_KEY;

// Create
const createResponse = await fetch("https://elicit.com/api/v1/reports", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    researchQuestion: "What is the evidence for melatonin supplementation improving sleep quality in adults?",
    maxSearchPapers: 50,
    maxExtractPapers: 10,
  }),
});

const { reportId, url } = await createResponse.json();
console.log(`Report created: ${url}`);

// Poll (reports take 5-15 minutes)
while (true) {
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 30_000));
  const resp = await fetch(`https://elicit.com/api/v1/reports/${reportId}`, {
    headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${apiKey}` },
  });
  const report = await resp.json();
  console.log(`Status: ${report.status}`);
  if (report.status === "completed") {
    console.log(`\n${report.result.title}`);
    console.log(report.result.summary);
    console.log(`\n${report.url}`);
    break;
  } else if (report.status === "failed") {
    console.error("Report failed:", report.error);
    break;
  }
}