literature-finder-downloader

Normalize literature sources, recover identifiers, locate OA PDFs, and seed a local library.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ocean326/Agents --skill literature-finder-downloader
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Skill: literature-finder-downloader
Source: https://github.com/Ocean326/Agents/tree/main/skills/global/literature-finder-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ocean326/Agents --skill literature-finder-downloader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This workflow eliminates the tedious, manual process of turning scattered literature references into a clean, local research library by normalizing inputs, recovering stable identifiers, locating accessible PDFs, downloading what is available, and producing a consolidated local seed plus an explicit handoff for unresolved items.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end intake: from input sources to a ready-to-use local library seed with exports such as references.csv, references.md, and summary.json.
  • Identifier recovery & OA access: leverages OpenAlex, DOIs, and arXiv IDs to classify open access and locate stable landing pages or PDFs.
  • Handoff-ready outputs: provides an unresolved-item list and a clear next action for reading, writing, or further curation.
  • Use Case: ingest a BibTeX or RIS export to bootstrap a Zotero-ready literature library.

Quick Start

Run the literature-finder-downloader on your exported references to seed a local literature library.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-finder-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically download open access PDFs from a BibTeX file?

To download open access PDFs from a BibTeX file, the skill normalizes your references, recovers stable identifiers like DOIs and arXiv IDs, locates accessible PDFs, and downloads available files directly into a local library seed.

Can I batch download literature using mixed DOI and arXiv identifiers?

Yes, you can batch download literature using mixed DOI and arXiv identifiers. The skill processes mixed inputs including DOI, arXiv identifiers, RIS, and EndNote .enw formats to recover metadata and locate open access PDFs.

What is the best way to convert a RIS export into a Zotero-ready literature library?

The best way to convert a RIS export into a Zotero-ready library is to ingest the file through this skill, which normalizes sources, locates open access PDFs, and outputs a local seed with references.csv, references.md, and summary.json files.

Does this workflow handle unresolved literature items and missing open access PDFs?

Yes, this workflow handles unresolved literature items by generating an explicit unresolved-items list. When open access PDFs are missing, it provides a clear handoff and next action for further curation or manual retrieval.

How does identifier recovery work for literature intake without stable DOIs?

Identifier recovery for literature intake without stable DOIs uses OpenAlex, arXiv IDs, and title batches to classify open access status and locate stable landing pages, ensuring references are normalized even when initial identifiers are missing.

Do I need bibtexparser installed to use this literature intake workflow?

Yes, you need the bibtexparser Python dependency installed to use this literature intake workflow, as it relies on this library to parse and normalize BibTeX inputs during the automated end-to-end literature acquisition process.