content-access

Locate legally accessible versions of paywalled or geo-blocked content.

359|61|Updated Dec 25, 2025

Search Tags:#research #journalism #Unpaywall #open access #access #CORE #library databases

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill content-access

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: content-access
Source: https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/main/content-access
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill content-access

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps journalists and researchers access paywalled or geo-blocked content legally, reducing time spent chasing copies and ensuring ethical sourcing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Open access discovery: Locate free versions using Unpaywall, CORE, PubMed Central, and institutional repositories.
Library-based access: Leverage library databases and interlibrary loan workflows to obtain articles and reports.
Archival & alternate routes: Use Wayback/Archive.today captures and reader-mode techniques to access content when paywalls apply.
Ethical guidelines: Follow best practices for legal access and citation, avoiding credential sharing or misuse.

Quick Start

Begin by asking Claude to locate a free version of a paywalled article using its DOI, title, or URL. For example: "Find a legally accessible PDF for DOI 10.1038/nature12373."

Frequently Asked Questions about content-access

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find a free open access version of a paywalled journal article?▼

To find a free open access version of a paywalled article, use tools like Unpaywall, CORE, or PubMed Central with the article's DOI, title, or URL to locate legally accessible copies in institutional repositories.

Can I legally access geo-blocked news content and paywalled research?▼

Yes, you can legally access geo-blocked content and paywalled research using archival routes like Wayback Machine or Archive.today, library databases, and interlibrary loan workflows while following ethical usage guidelines.

What is the best way to use Unpaywall and CORE API to locate open access papers?▼

The best way to use Unpaywall and CORE API is to query them with a DOI or article title to automatically discover free, legally accessible PDF versions stored in open access repositories and institutional databases.

How do interlibrary loan workflows help journalists access restricted reports?▼

Interlibrary loan workflows help journalists access restricted reports by leveraging library databases to request and obtain articles and documents that are otherwise paywalled, providing a legal alternative to direct purchasing.

Are there ethical guidelines for accessing paywalled academic content?▼

Yes, ethical guidelines for accessing paywalled content require avoiding credential sharing or misuse, utilizing open access tools and library workflows legally, and properly citing all sourced articles and reports.

Does the Wayback Machine work for bypassing hard paywalls on news sites?▼

The Wayback Machine and Archive.today can sometimes bypass hard paywalls by accessing archived captures of the page, but this depends on whether the content was captured before the paywall was implemented.