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cnki-journal-search

Search CNKI for journals by name, ISSN, CN number, or sponsor via browser automation.

850|114|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#Browser Automation#impact factor#cnki#journal search#Academic research#chinese journals#issn
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw --skill cnki-journal-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cnki-journal-search
Source: https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw/tree/main/skills/cnki-journal-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw --skill cnki-journal-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finding a specific Chinese academic journal on CNKI requires manual navigation, form filling, and result filtering. This Skill automates the entire journal lookup on CNKI's navigation portal and returns structured metadata like ISSN, CN number, impact factors, citations, and sponsor.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-field journal search: Query CNKI by journal name, ISSN, CN number, or sponsor, with automatic detection of ISSN/CN input formats.
  • Structured result extraction: Returns journal name (CN/EN), URL, ISSN, CN, composite and comprehensive impact factors, citation counts, download counts, and sponsor.
  • Captcha detection: Distinguishes a visible Tencent captcha from the off-screen preloaded SDK so it only reports a captcha when one is actually shown.
  • Use Case: Ask for the journal "计算机学报" and receive its ISSN, CN number, impact factors, and a link to its CNKI detail page, ready to feed into a journal index lookup.

Quick Start

Search CNKI for the journal named 计算机学报 and show me its ISSN, impact factors, and sponsor.

Frequently Asked Questions about cnki-journal-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for a journal on CNKI by ISSN?▼

Provide the ISSN in the format 1000-1234 as the query. The script detects the ISSN pattern automatically, sets the CNKI search dropdown to ISSN, submits the search, and returns matching journals with their metadata.

How to find a Chinese journal's impact factor on CNKI?▼

Search the journal name on CNKI's navigation portal and extract the result list. Each journal entry includes the composite impact factor and comprehensive impact factor, which are parsed from the result text along with citation and download counts.

Can I search CNKI journals by CN number instead of name?▼

Yes. Enter a CN number matching the pattern like 11-1234 and the script automatically switches the search type to CN before submitting. Results return the same structured fields as a name-based search.

Why does CNKI search return a captcha error?▼

CNKI shows a Tencent captcha when it detects automated traffic. The script checks whether the captcha element is actually visible on screen, since the SDK preloads off-screen, and only reports a captcha error when user interaction is genuinely required.

What browser setup does CNKI journal search automation need?▼

It uses a managed Chrome instance controlled over CDP on port 18800, with no custom profile. Navigation opens the CNKI knavi page, and a single evaluate call performs the search, waits for results, and extracts the journal list.

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