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literature-search

Search PubMed via E-utilities and return titles, authors, abstracts, and PMIDs.

1|1|Updated Feb 7, 2026
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gexijin/vitiligo --skill literature-search-gexijin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-search
Source: https://github.com/gexijin/vitiligo/tree/main/.claude/skills/literature-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gexijin/vitiligo --skill literature-search-gexijin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers quickly locate relevant PubMed literature, extract key metadata, and gather PMIDs to bootstrap reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve titles, authors, abstracts, and PMIDs from PubMed using NCBI E-utilities (ESearch, ESummary, EFetch).
  • Supports iterative queries, batch retrieval, and topic scoping across studies and datasets.
  • Suitable for literature reviews in biomedical research, meta-analyses, and evidence synthesis workflows.

Quick Start

Provide PubMed literature results for the given query by using ESearch, ESummary, and EFetch to return titles, authors, abstracts, and PMIDs.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search PubMed for literature and get titles, authors, and abstracts?▼

You can retrieve PubMed literature results by using ESearch, ESummary, and EFetch to fetch PMIDs and return structured metadata including article titles, authors, and abstracts.

Can I do batch retrieval of PubMed papers for a literature review?▼

Yes, batch retrieval of PubMed papers is supported. You can use parameters like retmax and retstart with ESearch and EFetch to gather multiple PMIDs and abstracts for literature reviews or meta-analyses.

What is the best way to find specific biomedical papers using NCBI E-utilities?▼

The best way to find biomedical papers using NCBI E-utilities is to apply iterative queries with ESearch to locate relevant PMIDs, then use ESummary and EFetch to extract precise metadata for evidence synthesis.

Does this PubMed literature search support iterative refinement for topic scoping?▼

Yes, iterative refinement is fully supported for topic scoping. You can leverage ESearch parameters like term and sort to progressively filter PubMed queries and narrow down your literature discovery.

How do I sort PubMed query results when gathering references?▼

When gathering references, you can sort PubMed query results by applying the sort parameter within your ESearch request, allowing you to organize the fetched PMIDs and abstracts according to your specific research needs.

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