dblp_bib

Search the DBLP database and retrieve BibTeX entries for academic publications.

1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AMGrobelnik/ai-inventor-old3 --skill dblp-bib
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dblp_bib
Source: https://github.com/AMGrobelnik/ai-inventor-old3/tree/main/.claude/skills/dblp_bib
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AMGrobelnik/ai-inventor-old3 --skill dblp-bib

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, loguru, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of finding and fetching academic paper citations in BibTeX format from the DBLP database, streamlining the creation of reference lists for research papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Papers: Find publications by author, title, or keywords.
  • Fetch BibTeX: Retrieve formatted BibTeX entries for cited papers.
  • Use Case: When writing a research paper, use this Skill to quickly find the correct BibTeX entry for a specific paper by its author and year, ensuring accurate and consistent citations.

Quick Start

Use the dblp_bib skill to search for papers by Vaswani and the title 'attention' published in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions about dblp_bib

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get BibTeX citations from the DBLP database for academic papers?

To get BibTeX entries, search the DBLP database by specifying the author, title, or publication year. This retrieves matching academic publications and fetches their structured BibTeX citation data for your research paper.

Can I search for academic publications by author and year simultaneously?

Yes, the DBLP search supports filtering by author, title, and year simultaneously. This narrows query results to find specific academic publications and fetch their corresponding BibTeX entries.

What is the best way to automate fetching BibTeX entries for a research bibliography?

Automating BibTeX fetching is achieved by running Python scripts that interact with the DBLP API to query academic publications and return structured bibliographic data formatted as BibTeX entries.

Do I need to install Python dependencies to use the DBLP bibliography search?

Yes, installing the `requests` and `loguru` Python dependencies is required. These enable the scripts to send HTTP requests to the DBLP API and log the citation retrieval process.

Why does my DBLP BibTeX search return incomplete citation data for older papers?

Bibliographic data completeness depends on the DBLP database indexing. Older or obscure academic publications may have missing fields in their returned BibTeX entries despite matching your query.