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biorxiv-database

Search bioRxiv preprints by keywords, authors, dates, or categories and download PDFs.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#literature search#scientific papers#biorxiv#preprint#pdf download#research discovery
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npx skills add https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection --skill biorxiv-database-sagunkayastha
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Skill: biorxiv-database
Source: https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection/tree/main/scientific-communication/biorxiv-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection --skill biorxiv-database-sagunkayastha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding and retrieving life sciences preprints from bioRxiv, saving researchers significant time in literature discovery and review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Search: Find preprints by keywords, authors, date ranges, or specific categories.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Obtain detailed information including titles, abstracts, DOIs, and author affiliations.
  • PDF Downloads: Directly download full-text PDFs of preprints for in-depth analysis.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all preprints related to "CRISPR gene editing" published in the last six months within the "genomics" category. This Skill can perform that search, return a list of relevant papers with their abstracts, and allow for the download of specific PDFs.

Quick Start

Use the biorxiv-database skill to search for preprints with the keywords "CRISPR" and "gene editing" published in the last 180 days, filtering by the "genomics" category.

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 by keyword, author, and date range?▼

To search bioRxiv preprints, you can query the database using specific keywords, author names, date ranges, and categories. The tool returns structured JSON metadata containing titles, abstracts, and DOIs for matching life sciences papers.

Can I download full-text PDFs of scientific papers directly from bioRxiv?▼

Yes, you can download full-text PDFs of bioRxiv preprints directly. After retrieving search results and metadata, the tool supports retrieving the complete PDF documents for in-depth reading and full-text analysis.

What metadata is returned when finding life sciences preprints on bioRxiv?▼

Finding life sciences preprints on bioRxiv returns structured JSON metadata that includes detailed information such as paper titles, abstracts, DOIs, and author affiliations for comprehensive research discovery.

How do I filter scientific paper searches by specific categories like genomics?▼

You can filter scientific paper searches by applying specific category parameters like genomics. This allows you to narrow down bioRxiv preprint retrieval to targeted research areas over a defined date range.

Is Python required to search bioRxiv for research discovery?▼

Yes, Python is required to use these bioRxiv search tools. The skill provides efficient Python-based scripts to query preprints, retrieve metadata, and download PDFs for literature search and review.

What's the best way to find recent CRISPR gene editing preprints in life sciences?▼

The best way to find recent CRISPR gene editing preprints is to search bioRxiv using combined keywords and a specific date range. This returns a structured list of relevant papers with abstracts and PDF download options.

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