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biorxiv-database

Search and retrieve bioRxiv preprints by keywords, authors, dates, and categories.

8|Updated Nov 19, 2025
Search Tags:#research#bioinformatics#genomics#literature search#biorxiv#preprint
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill biorxiv-database-sanand0
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: biorxiv-database
Source: https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research/tree/main/.claude/skills/biorxiv-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill biorxiv-database-sanand0

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 the bioRxiv server, eliminating the need for manual searching and complex API interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Efficient Searching: Quickly find preprints using keywords, author names, specific date ranges, or subject categories.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Obtain detailed information including titles, abstracts, authors, and publication dates.
  • 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 the metadata, and download the PDFs of the most relevant papers.

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 keywords and date ranges?▼

You can search bioRxiv preprints using this Skill by querying the server with Python scripts to filter by keywords, author names, specific date ranges, or subject categories, retrieving matching metadata and PDFs.

What is the best way to download bioRxiv PDFs for a literature review?▼

The best way to download bioRxiv PDFs is to use this Skill to retrieve metadata for matching preprints and directly download the full-text PDFs programmatically, streamlining your literature review and data collection process.

Can I retrieve bioRxiv metadata like titles and abstracts programmatically?▼

Yes, you can retrieve bioRxiv metadata programmatically. This Skill provides access to detailed preprint information including titles, abstracts, authors, and publication dates without requiring manual API interactions.

Does this tool support filtering bioRxiv searches by genomics category?▼

Yes, this tool supports filtering bioRxiv searches by subject categories such as genomics. You can combine category filters with keywords like CRISPR and specific date ranges to narrow down life sciences preprints.

How do I collect life sciences preprints for trend analysis?▼

You can collect life sciences preprints for trend analysis by executing Python scripts via this Skill to query the bioRxiv server, aggregating metadata and full-text PDFs based on specific search criteria.

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