aminer-free-academic

Search AMiner academic interfaces for papers, scholars, institutions, venues, and patents.

Updated Jul 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AshesOfTheUndead/rezurxlib --skill aminer-free-academic-ashesoftheundead
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Skill: aminer-free-academic
Source: https://github.com/AshesOfTheUndead/rezurxlib/tree/main/skills/aminer-free-academic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AshesOfTheUndead/rezurxlib --skill aminer-free-academic-ashesoftheundead

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of inefficient academic research by providing a streamlined, cost-effective way to perform initial discovery and entity normalization without triggering paid API usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rapid Paper Triage: Quickly verify paper relevance, authors, and venues using lightweight metadata.
  • Entity Normalization: Standardize institution and venue names to ensure consistency in research workflows.
  • Patent Trend Scanning: Perform initial screening of patent activity by keyword to identify relevant innovation landscapes.

Quick Start

Use the aminer-free-academic skill to search for papers titled Attention Is All You Need and provide a summary of the top results.

Frequently Asked Questions about aminer-free-academic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers and verify their relevance without using paid APIs?

You can perform rapid academic paper triage and verify author relevance using lightweight metadata through the free-tier AMiner search interfaces. This allows initial discovery and screening without triggering paid API usage.

Do I need an AMINER_API_KEY environment variable to access AMiner academic discovery?

Yes, accessing AMiner academic discovery requires a valid AMINER_API_KEY environment variable to authenticate requests against the AMiner Open Platform gateway for paper, scholar, and patent searches.

Can I normalize institution and venue names for academic research workflows?

Yes, you can standardize institution and venue names to ensure consistency in your academic research workflows. This entity normalization facilitates lightweight triage tasks across discovered academic entities.

What is the best way to scan patent trends by keyword for free?

Perform initial screening of patent activity by keyword to identify relevant innovation landscapes. This free-tier approach allows lightweight trend scanning without exceeding AMiner Open Platform usage boundaries.

What are the limitations of using free-tier AMiner API for academic search?

The free-tier AMiner API strictly adheres to free usage boundaries, making it suitable for lightweight entity triage and initial discovery rather than deep data extraction or bulk academic search operations.

Can I use this academic search approach to find scholars and institutions?

Yes, the free AMiner academic search interfaces support discovery across papers, scholars, institutions, venues, and patents, providing a comprehensive initial screening mechanism for academic entities.