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biorxiv-database

Searches and retrieves bioRxiv preprints with metadata and PDF download.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
Search Tags:#preprint#bioRxiv#PDF download#metadata retrieval#database search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill biorxiv-database-robotlearning123
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: biorxiv-database
Source: https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/biorxiv-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill biorxiv-database-robotlearning123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides an efficient and comprehensive way to search, manage, and retrieve preprints from the bioRxiv database, streamlining the process of literature reviews and scientific research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Search: Search by keywords, authors, date ranges, or categories.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Retrieve detailed metadata including titles, abstracts, DOIs, and citation information.
  • PDF Download: Download full-text PDFs for in-depth analysis.
  • Use Case: Quickly find and download the latest preprints on gene editing using keywords, filter by category, and retrieve metadata to conduct a literature review.

Quick Start

Use the biorxiv-database skill to search for preprints published in the last month about CRISPR.

Frequently Asked Questions about biorxiv-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for bioRxiv preprints and download the full-text PDFs?▼

You can search bioRxiv preprints by keywords, authors, date ranges, or categories, and directly download full-text PDFs for in-depth analysis using this database search interface.

What metadata can I retrieve from a bioRxiv preprint search?▼

The metadata retrieval feature fetches detailed preprint information including titles, abstracts, DOIs, and citation information to streamline your scientific literature review.

Do I need Python and API access to retrieve bioRxiv preprint metadata?▼

Yes, retrieving bioRxiv preprint metadata requires Python library support for API calls, utilizing standard dependencies like requests and urllib.parse to access the bioRxiv API.

Can I filter bioRxiv database searches by category and publication date range?▼

Yes, you can filter bioRxiv database searches by specific categories and date ranges, enabling targeted retrieval of recent preprints such as those published in the last month.

What is the best way to conduct a comprehensive bioRxiv preprint literature review?▼

The best way to conduct a bioRxiv preprint literature review is to perform full-text searches, filter by category, retrieve DOIs and abstracts, and download full-text PDFs for comprehensive analysis.

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