literature-search-biorxiv

Name: literature-search-biorxiv
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Author: NeuroAIHub

Retrieve and filter bioRxiv and medRxiv preprint metadata with date-based queries.

269|20|Updated Jun 13, 2026

Search Tags:#research #science #literature #biorxiv #preprint #medrxiv

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npx skills add https://github.com/NeuroAIHub/BrainPilot --skill literature-search-biorxiv-neuroaihub

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Skill: literature-search-biorxiv
Source: https://github.com/NeuroAIHub/BrainPilot/tree/main/packages/skills/skills/17_Literature_Databases/literature-search-biorxiv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NeuroAIHub/BrainPilot --skill literature-search-biorxiv-neuroaihub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires polite-http, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of navigating massive, rapidly growing preprint archives by providing a structured, programmatic way to search and filter life sciences and medical research without manual browsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Targeted Preprint Discovery: Search by specific DOI for precision or by date range and category for broad discovery.
Local Filtering: Perform complex keyword and author filtering locally to avoid API limitations and ensure reliable results.
Use Case: A researcher needs to find all neuroscience preprints published in the last two weeks that mention specific gene markers; this skill automates the retrieval and filtering process into a clean JSON output.

Quick Start

Use the literature-search-biorxiv skill to search for neuroscience preprints from the first two weeks of January 2024 and save the results to a file.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search-biorxiv

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search bioRxiv and medRxiv preprints by date range and category?▼

You can search bioRxiv and medRxiv preprints using date-based queries combined with category filters. The skill retrieves matching preprint metadata and applies local keyword filtering to narrow results to your specific research topic.

Can I find a specific preprint using its DOI?▼

Yes, you can find a specific preprint using its DOI. The skill supports targeted DOI lookup to retrieve exact preprint metadata records from the bioRxiv and medRxiv databases, returning structured JSON output for your literature review.

How do I filter preprint search results by author and keywords locally?▼

You filter preprint search results by performing complex author and keyword matching locally after retrieval. This approach avoids API limitations and ensures reliable structured JSON metadata output for downstream academic literature analysis.

Does the bioRxiv API search enforce rate limits for automated literature discovery?▼

Yes, automated literature discovery enforces rate-limited API access. This ensures compliant retrieval of preprint metadata from the bioRxiv and medRxiv databases during programmatic research discovery without exceeding server request thresholds.

What is the best way to automate neuroscience preprint discovery for specific gene markers?▼

The best way to automate neuroscience preprint discovery is querying by date range and category, then applying local keyword matching for specific gene markers. This extracts relevant preprint metadata into a clean JSON output for analysis.