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db-biorxiv

Search and retrieve bioRxiv preprints with metadata and PDF downloads.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#research#bioinformatics#genomics#literature search#biorxiv#preprint
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill db-biorxiv
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: db-biorxiv
Source: https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/db-biorxiv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill db-biorxiv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding and retrieving life sciences preprints from the bioRxiv server, making literature reviews and research trend analysis more efficient.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Search: Find preprints using keywords, author names, specific date ranges, or bioRxiv categories.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Obtain detailed information including titles, abstracts, DOIs, and publication dates.
  • PDF Downloads: Download full-text PDFs of preprints for in-depth analysis.
  • Use Case: You need to find all recent preprints related to "CRISPR gene editing" published in the last six months within the "genomics" category to prepare a literature review.

Quick Start

Use the db-biorxiv skill to search for preprints with the keywords "CRISPR" and "gene editing" published in the last 180 days, filtering by the "genomics" category.

Frequently Asked Questions about db-biorxiv

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search bioRxiv for life sciences preprints using keywords and date ranges?▼

Yes, you can download full-text PDFs of bioRxiv preprints. The Skill enables programmatic retrieval of complete PDF documents alongside structured metadata extraction for in-depth literature analysis.

What is the best way to retrieve bioRxiv preprint metadata for a literature review?▼

You can find bioRxiv preprints in specific subject categories by applying category filters alongside keyword and date parameters. This narrows the search to relevant life sciences domains like genomics.

Does this bioRxiv search approach require Python to find preprints?▼

To filter bioRxiv preprints by publication date, specify a date range in your search query. This allows you to discover life sciences literature published within a specific timeframe, such as the last 180 days.

Can I download full-text PDFs from bioRxiv programmatically?▼

Beyond basic bioRxiv searches, you can filter by multiple parameters including keywords, author names, specific date ranges, and bioRxiv subject categories. You can also download full-text PDFs and extract structured metadata.

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