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content-access

Retrieve full-text paywalled articles via archives and open access sources.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#research#paywall#access hierarchy#archived copies#full text retrieval#legal access
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/buriedsignals/skills --skill content-access-buriedsignals
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: content-access
Source: https://github.com/buriedsignals/skills/tree/main/spotlight/skills/content-access
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/buriedsignals/skills --skill content-access-buriedsignals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists journalists and researchers in overcoming access barriers by systematically working through multiple methods to retrieve full-text sources before declaring content inaccessible.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Access Hierarchy Workflow: Guides users through search techniques such as free version searches, Unpaywall, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and archives to open restricted content.
  • Legal Access Retrieval: Finds legally shared versions and cached snapshots, enabling verified access to paywalled or restricted sources.
  • Use Case: When investigating a sensitive news story, a journalist can follow this Skill's steps to find open-access versions of a behind-paywall article, ensuring proper citation and verification.

Quick Start

Initiate the process by searching for a known paywalled article's URL through the archive sources provided.

Frequently Asked Questions about content-access

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve full text from a paywalled article for research?▼

To retrieve full text from a paywalled article, search for legally shared open access versions, use tools like Unpaywall or CORE, and check cached snapshots in archives to find restricted content.

What is the best way to find open access versions of restricted sources?▼

The best way to find open access versions of restricted sources is to systematically search through free version queries, Semantic Scholar, and archived copies to locate legally shared full text.

Can I use archived copies to bypass paywalls and access news stories?▼

Yes, you can use archived copies and cached snapshots to access paywalled news stories by retrieving the full text content legally shared or saved before the access restriction was applied.

How does the access hierarchy workflow help journalists find full text sources?▼

The access hierarchy workflow helps journalists find full text sources by guiding them through multiple retrieval methods, ensuring reliable access to restricted content for proper citation and verification.

Are there limitations when using open access tools to retrieve paywalled content?▼

Limitations exist when using open access tools if the content was never legally shared or archived, meaning full text retrieval may fail if no open access versions or cached snapshots exist online.

Do I need specific tools to find legally shared versions of restricted online sources?▼

You need specific tools like Unpaywall, CORE, and Semantic Scholar to find legally shared versions of restricted online sources, ensuring you retrieve verified full text content without violating access restrictions.

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