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crossref-doi

Resolve DOIs and search scholarly metadata via the Crossref REST API.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#research#academic papers#citation#publications#crossref#doi
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill crossref-doi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: crossref-doi
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/crossref-doi
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill crossref-doi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find and retrieve detailed metadata for academic papers, journal articles, and conference proceedings, solving the challenge of locating specific scholarly works or discovering relevant research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DOI Resolution: Quickly get full citation details for any given DOI.
  • Scholarly Search: Search Crossref's vast database for papers based on keywords, authors, or publication dates.
  • Use Case: If you have a DOI for a paper on lithium extraction, use this Skill to get its title, authors, abstract, and citation count. Or, search for "recent papers on magnesium recovery from brine" to discover new research in the field.

Quick Start

Look up the metadata for the DOI 10.1021/acs.est.2c03513.

Frequently Asked Questions about crossref-doi

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find citation metadata for a scholarly paper using a DOI?▼

To find citation metadata for a scholarly paper, resolve its DOI using the Crossref REST API, which retrieves the title, authors, abstract, publication dates, and citation counts for over 140 million registered academic works.

Can I search for academic papers by keywords and publication dates without an API key?▼

Yes, you can search for academic papers by keywords, authors, and publication dates without an API key by using the Crossref polite pool, which provides faster rate limits via a mailto parameter for scholarly metadata queries.

What is the best way to look up author lists and abstracts for journal articles?▼

The best way to look up author lists and abstracts for journal articles is querying the Crossref database, which returns comprehensive publication metadata and citation details across all academic disciplines.

Does this DOI resolver work with publications from other government research databases?▼

Yes, this DOI resolver pairs effectively with usgs-pubs and doe-osti skills to resolve DOIs returned by those government sources, extending scholarly metadata retrieval across multiple research publication platforms.

What citation details can I retrieve when looking up a specific DOI?▼

When looking up a specific DOI, you can retrieve complete citation details including the paper title, full author lists, publication dates, abstracts, and total citation counts directly from the Crossref metadata database.

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