aminer-academic-search

Searches AMiner scholarly data via a local gateway returning structured JSON results.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/josinesprados-hub/vita-zen --skill aminer-academic-search-josinesprados-hub
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Skill: aminer-academic-search
Source: https://github.com/josinesprados-hub/vita-zen/tree/main/vita-zen-src/vita-zen-main/skills/aminer-academic-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/josinesprados-hub/vita-zen --skill aminer-academic-search-josinesprados-hub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The AMiner academic search skill bundles 27 AMiner Open Platform APIs behind a local gateway to deliver targeted scholarly data—papers, scholars, institutions, venues, patents, and trends—without exposing keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-API access: papers, authors, institutions, venues, and patents via a single gateway.
  • Deep dives: fetch full paper details, scholar bios and citation chains.
  • Guided workflows: orchestrate scholarly research tasks with predefined action sequences through the CLI.

Quick Start

Run the AMiner script to search for papers by title using the gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions about aminer-academic-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers and scholar data from AMiner via a local gateway?

To search for academic papers and scholar data from AMiner, this Skill invokes the local gateway's /v1/functions/invoke endpoint. It authenticates using baseUrl, apiKey, and token configured in the .z-ai-config file to retrieve structured JSON results.

What scholarly data can I retrieve using AMiner APIs through this gateway?

You can retrieve scholarly data covering papers, authors, institutions, venues, and patents. The gateway bundles 27 AMiner Open Platform APIs, enabling deep dives like fetching full paper details, scholar bios, citation chains, and monitoring academic trends.

Do I need API keys to access the AMiner academic search gateway?

Yes, you need API keys to access the AMiner academic search gateway. The Skill authenticates requests using a baseUrl, apiKey, and token stored locally in a .z-ai-config file, ensuring your keys remain protected without direct exposure.

Can I perform multi-criteria searches for institutions and patents using AMiner?

Yes, you can perform multi-criteria searches for institutions and patents using AMiner. The Skill supports guided workflows and predefined action sequences through the CLI, allowing targeted academic inquiry across institutions, venues, and patents.

What is the best way to orchestrate scholarly research tasks using AMiner APIs?

The best way to orchestrate scholarly research tasks using AMiner APIs is by running the provided AMiner script. It orchestrates predefined action sequences through the CLI, enabling multi-API access for fetching scholar bios and citation chains.

Why does my AMiner gateway request fail to return structured JSON results?

Your AMiner gateway request fails to return structured JSON results if the .z-ai-config file lacks proper authentication. Ensure the baseUrl, apiKey, and token are correctly configured to successfully invoke the gateway's /v1/functions/invoke endpoint.