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dr-cook:literature-downloader

Retrieve full-text articles and metadata from PubMed Central and OA sources.

7|1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#retrieval#pubmed#literature#doi#pmid#oa#pmcid
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wen-chen/dr-cook --skill dr-cook-literature-downloader
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dr-cook:literature-downloader
Source: https://github.com/wen-chen/dr-cook/tree/main/modules/literature/literature-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wen-chen/dr-cook --skill dr-cook-literature-downloader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill retrieves open-access full text and metadata for biomedical articles using a three-tier retrieval strategy (PMC first, then publisher OA, then a structured download list). It helps researchers assemble complete literature packages without manual scraping and aggregation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PMC-first retrieval: Obtain full text when deposited in PubMed Central.
  • OA fallback paths: Use publisher OA links or Europe PMC when PMC is unavailable.
  • Structured outputs: Generate full-text, metadata, or a ready-to-use download list for downstream tools like literature-reviewer. Use Case: A researcher needs PMIDs or DOIs converted to PMCID and a consolidated list of accessible articles for a grant pipeline.

Quick Start

Provide a PMID, PMCID, DOI, or search query to retrieve full text and metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about dr-cook:literature-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve full-text articles from PubMed Central using a PMID or DOI?▼

You can retrieve PubMed Central full text and metadata automatically by providing a PMID, PMCID, DOI, or search query to the Skill for tiered retrieval.

Can I batch download open-access literature metadata from PubMed?▼

Yes, you can batch download open-access literature and metadata from PubMed. The Skill processes multiple identifiers concurrently to output structured full text or a consolidated download list.

What happens if a PubMed article is not available in PubMed Central?▼

When an article is not in PubMed Central, the system falls back to publisher open-access links or Europe PMC, ultimately generating a structured download list if direct full-text retrieval fails.

Does the literature downloader work with Europe PMC and publisher open-access links?▼

Yes, it works with Europe PMC and publisher open-access links as fallback paths. It implements a three-tier retrieval strategy to fetch available biomedical full text and metadata.

Why does my PubMed full-text retrieval return a download list instead of the article text?▼

A download list is returned instead of full text when the article lacks open-access availability across PubMed Central and publisher OA sources, providing structured access instructions for manual retrieval.

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