academic-search

Search arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar to rank top papers with metadata.

9|2|Updated Mar 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/botlearn-ai/botlearn-skills --skill academic-search-botlearn-ai
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Skill: academic-search
Source: https://github.com/botlearn-ai/botlearn-skills/tree/main/skills/academic-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/botlearn-ai/botlearn-skills --skill academic-search-botlearn-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes knowledge (resource) and strategies (resource) and tests (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Academic researchers often spend substantial time locating, validating, and summarizing relevant literature across multiple databases. This Skill streamlines discovery, screening, and synthesis by coordinating multi-database queries and structured outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-database search across arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar to maximize coverage.
  • Abstract screening, citation analysis, and structured literature summaries to support rapid decision-making.
  • Open-access awareness and metadata enrichment to facilitate reproducible research.

Quick Start

Execute a targeted literature discovery query and receive a ranked Top 5 with metadata and synthesized insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a literature review across multiple academic databases?

Automating a literature review uses cross-database search across arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar to curate papers, apply citation analysis, and return a ranked Top 5 list with structured summaries and metadata.

What is cross-database academic search and when do I need it?

Cross-database academic search coordinates queries across multiple platforms like arXiv and Semantic Scholar to maximize coverage. You need it when a single database lacks sufficient papers for a rigorous literature review or structured synthesis.

How do I find open-access papers and check citation metadata for research?

Finding open-access papers involves screening abstracts and enriching bibliographic metadata across databases. This process flags open-access availability and applies citation analysis to support reproducible research and rapid decision-making.

Can I use academic search tools to generate a synthesis-guided reading order?

Academic search tools can generate a synthesis-guided reading order by screening abstracts, analyzing citations, and structuring summaries. This outputs a ranked Top 5 paper list with full metadata to guide your reading sequence.

What is the best way to screen academic papers for a literature review?

The best way to screen academic papers for a literature review is applying automated abstract screening and citation analysis across multiple databases. This method filters high-quality papers and returns a ranked list with synthesized insights.

Does cross-database literature search work for open-access awareness?

Cross-database literature search works for open-access awareness by querying arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar. It identifies open-access availability and enriches bibliographic metadata to facilitate reproducible research outputs.