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Performs authenticated searches of IEEE Xplore via a university MCP browser proxy session.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#academic search#ieee xplore#library proxy#mcp browser#ccf rank#institutional access
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/collat-labs/collat --skill ieee-search-mcp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ieee-search-mcp
Source: https://github.com/collat-labs/collat/tree/main/.agents/skills/ieee-search-mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/collat-labs/collat --skill ieee-search-mcp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find IEEE Xplore papers using your university’s institutional proxy access while keeping your authenticated session intact, even when the platform is behind a login wall or indexed differently by your library.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proxy-preserving IEEE searches: Performs keyword, advanced, and journal searches within the library MCP browser session without forcing a jump to the public IEEE site.
  • Session-aware resilience: Detects access/session drift (proxy vs public domain), retries common UI issues, and can navigate via known database detail URLs when clicks fail.
  • Optional CCF post-filtering: Filters results to requested CCF tiers (e.g., CCF-A/CCF-B) and returns structured output combining IEEE and CCF fields.

Quick Start

Tell the agent your school (or confirm the default WUST profile), the search mode (keyword/advanced/journal), your query terms, and the time window you mean (for example “last 2 years”), and ask it to return a table of results with IEEE links and an access path.

Frequently Asked Questions about ieee-search-mcp

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search IEEE Xplore through a university library proxy without losing my authenticated session?▼

You can search IEEE Xplore through a university library proxy by using a browser MCP session that preserves your institutional login. This approach keeps the authenticated session intact and handles access drift by retrying UI issues or navigating known database detail URLs.

Can I filter IEEE Xplore search results by CCF rank tiers like CCF-A or CCF-B?▼

Yes, you can apply optional CCF rank post-filtering to IEEE Xplore search results. A sibling query script filters results to requested CCF tiers and returns structured tabular output combining both IEEE and CCF fields.

How do I convert relative time windows like last 2 years into explicit year ranges for IEEE Xplore advanced searches?▼

When performing IEEE Xplore advanced searches, relative time windows like last 2 years must be converted to explicit year ranges. You provide the time window, and the search logic translates it into the correct explicit year range format for the query.

Does IEEE Xplore institutional access work with keyword, advanced, and journal search modes?▼

Yes, institutional access supports keyword, advanced, and journal search modes within the library MCP browser session. You specify your school profile, search mode, query terms, and time window to receive a structured table of results with IEEE links.

What should I do when my library proxy session drifts to the public IEEE domain during a search?▼

When a library proxy session drifts to the public IEEE domain, the session-aware resilience mechanism detects the access drift. It automatically retries common UI issues and navigates via known database detail URLs to recover the authenticated institutional session.

Do I need a browser MCP control setup to perform authenticated IEEE Xplore library searches?▼

Yes, browser MCP control is required to perform authenticated IEEE Xplore library searches. It preserves your institutional login, manages session drift recovery, and executes keyword, advanced, or journal queries within the proxy environment.

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