deepxiv-cli

Search and read arXiv and PMC papers from the command line.

2|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pengqianhan/open-paper-skills --skill deepxiv-cli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deepxiv-cli
Source: https://github.com/pengqianhan/open-paper-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/deepxiv-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pengqianhan/open-paper-skills --skill deepxiv-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Access to open-access academic papers (arXiv and PMC) from the command line, enabling researchers to discover and read literature more efficiently without leaving their terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hybrid search across open sources (BM25 + vector) to locate relevant papers.
  • Sectioned reading: read papers by section or skim quickly to save tokens.
  • AI-assisted analysis: built-in agent capabilities for rapid interpretation and insights.
  • Biomedical access: PMC support for biomedical literature exploration.
  • Open-access by design: avoids paywalled content and integrates with multiple LLM backends.

Quick Start

Run a quick search for a topic and view the brief metadata of the results.

Frequently Asked Questions about deepxiv-cli

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

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How do I search arXiv papers from the command line?

Hybrid search across open sources uses BM25 and vector retrieval to locate relevant arXiv and PMC papers from the command line, returning brief metadata for quick discovery.

Can I read academic papers section by section in the terminal?

Yes, sectioned reading allows you to read academic papers by section or skim quickly directly in the terminal, saving tokens and streamlining your literature review workflow.

Does this CLI tool support AI-assisted literature review analysis?

Yes, built-in AI agent capabilities provide AI-assisted analysis for rapid interpretation and insights on arXiv and PMC papers, streamlining your literature review directly from the terminal.

Do I need a local Python environment to access PMC biomedical literature?

Yes, accessing PMC biomedical literature requires a local Python environment, the DeepXiv SDK, and support for multiple LLM backends to process open-access papers efficiently.

What are the limitations of using a CLI for academic paper discovery?

This CLI approach for academic paper discovery is limited to open-access sources like arXiv and PMC, intentionally avoiding paywalled content during literature searches.