cnki-search

Search CNKI for academic papers and extract structured results via browser automation.

850|114|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw --skill cnki-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cnki-search
Source: https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw/tree/main/skills/cnki-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw --skill cnki-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finding Chinese academic papers on CNKI (中国知网) normally requires manual browsing, form filling, and copying results one by one. This Skill automates the entire keyword search flow through a managed Chrome browser and returns structured results in a single call.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Keyword Search: Navigates to CNKI, fills the search input, submits the query, and waits for results without manual interaction.
  • Structured Result Extraction: Returns titles, URLs, authors, journals, dates, citation counts, download counts, and online-first flags for each paper.
  • Captcha Detection: Distinguishes a visible Tencent captcha from the off-screen preloaded SDK and reports it instead of failing silently.
  • Use Case: Ask for papers on a topic like "大语言模型推理", receive a numbered list with metadata, then open a specific paper or batch-export results to Zotero via the cnki-export skill.

Quick Start

Search CNKI for papers about multi-agent debate and list the top results with authors and citation counts.

Frequently Asked Questions about cnki-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search CNKI for papers by keyword automatically?

Provide Chinese or English keywords and the skill opens the CNKI search page in a managed Chrome browser, fills the search input, submits the query, and returns a numbered list of results with titles, authors, journals, and dates in one call.

What metadata can I extract from CNKI search results?

Each result includes the paper title, detail page URL, authors, journal or source, publication date, database type, citation count, download count, and an online-first flag. Blank citation or download fields indicate zero, which is common for newly published papers.

Can I export CNKI search results to Zotero?

Yes, batch export works directly from the results page using each result's exportId, without navigating to individual detail pages. The skill hands off to the cnki-export skill's batch mode to save papers into Zotero.

Why does CNKI search sometimes return a captcha error?

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

Does CNKI search support English keywords?

Yes, the search input accepts both Chinese and English keywords. CNKI indexes foreign-language literature alongside Chinese papers, so English queries return matching international and translated results.