Google Scholar Search

Search Google Scholar for academic papers and return titles, authors, abstracts, and links.

8|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JackKuo666/google-scholar-search-skill --skill google-scholar-search
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Skill: Google Scholar Search
Source: https://github.com/JackKuo666/google-scholar-search-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JackKuo666/google-scholar-search-skill --skill google-scholar-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, beautifulsoup4, scholarly.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers need a fast way to discover relevant academic literature and author background, without manually searching and cross-checking across multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword search on Google Scholar: Find papers by topic terms and get titles, authors, abstracts, and links.
  • Advanced filtering: Narrow results by author and publication year range to match a literature review scope.
  • Author profile lookup: Retrieve author affiliation, research interests, citation count, and recent publications.

Use case example: When preparing a literature review on “transformer architecture,” you can search by keywords, optionally restrict by a target author, and then look up an author profile to capture key interests and recent highly cited work.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to find papers about "transformer architecture".

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Scholar Search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find academic papers on Google Scholar for a literature review?

To find academic papers for a literature review, search Google Scholar by topic keywords to instantly retrieve titles, authors, abstracts, and direct links. This approach streamlines literature discovery without manual cross-checking across multiple sources.

Can I filter Google Scholar search results by author and publication year?

Yes, you can filter Google Scholar search results by specific author and publication year range. This advanced filtering narrows results to precisely match your targeted literature review scope, ensuring you retrieve highly relevant academic metadata.

How do I retrieve author profiles and citation counts from Google Scholar?

Retrieve author profiles and citation counts from Google Scholar using author profile lookup functionality. This process extracts author affiliation, research interests, citation metrics, and recent publications to provide comprehensive academic background data.

How do I export Google Scholar search results to JSON format?

Export Google Scholar search results to JSON format using deterministic CLI usage with built-in JSON export. This allows automated processing of extracted academic metadata, including titles, authors, abstracts, and links, alongside console output formatting.

What Python libraries are needed for academic search and metadata extraction?

Academic search and metadata extraction require the Python libraries requests, beautifulsoup4, and scholarly. These dependencies enable web-scraped result retrieval and scholarly-based author enrichment for finding relevant academic literature.

What are the limitations of web scraping Google Scholar for academic search?

Web scraping Google Scholar for academic search is subject to rate limiting and potential IP blocks due to automated access patterns. Results depend on the stability of HTML structure and may require handling captchas during high-volume literature discovery.