biorxiv-database

Name: biorxiv-database
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Author: wsxwj123

Retrieve bioRxiv preprint metadata with keyword, author, date, and category filters.

7|Updated Jan 27, 2026

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Skill: biorxiv-database
Source: https://github.com/wsxwj123/opencode-skills-backup/tree/main/biorxiv-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wsxwj123/opencode-skills-backup --skill biorxiv-database-wsxwj123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often need to locate, compare, and download metadata and PDFs for bioRxiv preprints across keywords, authors, dates, and categories, which is time-consuming to assemble manually.

Core Features & Use Cases

Keyword, author, date-range, and category searches to locate relevant preprints.
Returns structured JSON including titles, abstracts, DOIs, authors, dates, and license information.
PDF downloads for full-text analysis and offline review.

Quick Start

Run the script to search bioRxiv with your keywords and save the results to a JSON file.

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 download PDFs for offline analysis?▼

To search bioRxiv preprints and download PDFs, you can use keyword, author, date-range, and category filters to retrieve matching metadata and fetch the full texts. This automates locating recent life-sciences studies and archiving them locally.

What metadata fields are returned when searching for bioRxiv preprints?▼

Searching for bioRxiv preprints returns structured JSON containing titles, abstracts, DOIs, authors, publication dates, and license information. This consistent schema ensures you can systematically compare literature across life-sciences categories.

Can I filter bioRxiv preprint searches by specific life-sciences categories and date ranges?▼

Yes, you can filter bioRxiv preprint searches by specific life-sciences categories and date ranges. The system applies these filters via API calls to ensure you retrieve only the most relevant metadata for your literature review.

What is the best way to track a specific author's preprints on bioRxiv?▼

The best way to track a specific author's preprints on bioRxiv is to apply the author filter during your search. This retrieves their formatted metadata and provides optional PDF downloads for tracking their recent studies.

Do I need the requests library to retrieve bioRxiv metadata and handle pagination?▼

Yes, you need the requests library to execute API calls to bioRxiv, handle pagination, and process category filtering. This dependency is required to fetch and format the preprint search results into a consistent schema.

Are there limitations when using API calls to search bioRxiv preprints?▼

Limitations of using API calls to search bioRxiv preprints include handling pagination boundaries and strict category filtering constraints. You must manage these API parameters correctly to avoid incomplete metadata retrieval during literature reviews.