aps

Search academic papers across Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and local libraries.

4|1|Updated Apr 19, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles --skill aps
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aps
Source: https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/aps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles --skill aps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Academic researchers face fragmentation when searching, filtering, and accessing papers across Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and local libraries. This skill provides a single CLI to perform cross-backend searches, consolidate results, and streamline access to PDFs and metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-backend search (S2 and OA) with a unified result set and parallel execution
  • Local library management: download PDFs, full-text search, and citation tracking
  • Paper details, author information, DOIs and arXiv lookups, and export-ready metadata
  • Offline access and workflow for literature reviews across multiple sources

Quick Start

Search academic papers across Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and your local library.

Frequently Asked Questions about aps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search academic papers across Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex at the same time?

You can search academic papers across Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex simultaneously using a unified CLI that executes parallel cross-backend queries and consolidates the results into a single, consistent metadata set.

Can I manage a local library of PDFs and search them offline?

Local library management is supported, allowing you to download PDFs, perform full-text searches, and access citation tracking for offline literature review workflows.

What's the best way to consolidate academic paper metadata from multiple sources?

The best way to consolidate academic paper metadata from multiple sources is using a unified CLI that orchestrates OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and local data to return export-ready metadata and DOIs.

Does academic paper search work for arXiv lookups and author information?

Yes, the academic paper search workflow retrieves paper details, author information, DOIs, and performs arXiv lookups to provide comprehensive metadata for literature discovery.

What are the limitations of searching academic papers across different backends?

A key limitation is that cross-backend search results depend on the availability and indexing coverage of Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and your local library, which may fragment paper access if a source lacks the record.