alphaxiv

Retrieve academic paper metadata, abstracts, and AI overviews from the AlphaXiv API.

9|Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA --skill alphaxiv-agents4academia-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alphaxiv
Source: https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA/tree/main/.claude/skills/alphaxiv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA --skill alphaxiv-agents4academia-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the friction of manually tracking and summarizing academic research by automating the retrieval of metadata, abstracts, and AI-generated overviews from AlphaXiv.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Ingestion: Fetches bibliographic data, abstracts, and AI summaries directly into your research library.
  • Research Synthesis: Integrates seamlessly with the UReKA collation workflow to turn raw papers into structured knowledge pages.
  • Use Case: When you find a relevant paper on arXiv, use this skill to instantly pull its context into your personal research folder for synthesis and note-taking.

Quick Start

Use the alphaxiv skill to ingest the paper with the identifier 2006.11239 into your sources directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about alphaxiv

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

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How do I retrieve arXiv paper metadata and abstracts for my local knowledge base?

To retrieve arXiv paper metadata and abstracts for a local knowledge base, use this Skill to query the AlphaXiv API by title or arXiv ID. It automatically fetches bibliographic data, abstracts, and AI-generated overviews, structuring the output into Markdown files for local synthesis and note-taking.

Can I automatically ingest research papers from AlphaXiv using an arXiv ID?

Yes, you can automatically ingest research papers from AlphaXiv using an arXiv ID. The Skill operates via Python scripts that interface with the AlphaXiv API to fetch AI-generated overviews and metadata, formatting the ingested content directly into your local sources directory for research knowledge management.

Does the alphaxiv skill support automated research ingestion into a structured Markdown folder?

The alphaxiv skill supports automated research ingestion into a structured Markdown folder by pulling bibliographic data and AI summaries directly from the AlphaXiv API. It formats the retrieved academic paper context into structured Markdown files to populate your personal research library and course materials.

What is the best way to synthesize academic research papers from arXiv into local notes?

The best way to synthesize academic research papers from arXiv into local notes is using this ingestion Skill to pull AI-generated overviews and abstracts. It integrates with the UReKA collation workflow to turn raw papers into structured knowledge pages within your personal research folder.

Do I need Python scripts to fetch AI-generated overviews from the AlphaXiv API?

You need Python scripts to fetch AI-generated overviews from the AlphaXiv API because the Skill relies on these scripts to interface with the API. This automated retrieval mechanism facilitates fetching paper metadata, abstracts, and summaries to populate your research library without manual tracking.