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biorxiv-database

Fetch and structure bioRxiv preprint metadata and PDFs via the API.

Updated Jan 25, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#api#search#metadata#preprints#biorxiv
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npx skills add https://github.com/lucasmiachon-blip/organizacao --skill biorxiv-database-lucasmiachon-blip
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Skill: biorxiv-database
Source: https://github.com/lucasmiachon-blip/organizacao/tree/main/.claude/skills/biorxiv-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasmiachon-blip/organizacao --skill biorxiv-database-lucasmiachon-blip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Efficiently discover and retrieve metadata for life sciences preprints from bioRxiv, enabling quick literature exploration and citation preparation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword, author, date-range, and category-based searches to locate relevant preprints.
  • Retrieval of structured metadata including title, authors, date, DOI, category, abstract, and license, with optional PDF download links.
  • Use Case: Compile a set of preprints for a literature review, export to JSON, and fetch PDFs for in-depth reading.

Quick Start

Run a keyword search across bioRxiv for your topic and export metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about biorxiv-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search bioRxiv preprints and export metadata to JSON?▼

You can search bioRxiv preprints by applying keyword, author, date-range, and category filters. The Skill structures the retrieved metadata, including title, authors, DOI, and abstract, into JSON format for export.

Can I download bioRxiv PDFs automatically using an API?▼

Yes, you can fetch bioRxiv PDFs using the API. The Skill manages API calls via the requests library and provides optional PDF download links alongside the structured metadata for in-depth reading.

How does the bioRxiv API handle rate limiting and pagination for large searches?▼

The Skill handles rate limiting and pagination automatically when fetching bioRxiv metadata. It manages error cases during API calls to ensure targeted results are retrieved reliably without hitting request limits.

What metadata fields are available when fetching bioRxiv preprints?▼

Available bioRxiv metadata fields include title, authors, date, DOI, category, abstract, and license. The Skill structures these fields into JSON, enabling quick literature exploration and citation preparation.

Do I need the requests library to retrieve bioRxiv preprint metadata?▼

Yes, you need the requests library to use this Skill. It requires requests to execute bioRxiv API calls for identifying, fetching, and structuring preprint metadata and PDFs.

What is the best way to compile life sciences preprints for a literature review?▼

The best way to compile preprints for a literature review is using keyword and category filters to locate relevant life sciences articles. You can then export structured bioRxiv metadata to JSON and fetch PDFs.

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