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literature-search-openalex

Query and download scholarly literature and metadata from the OpenAlex database.

3|Updated Apr 15, 2026
Search Tags:#research papers#academic search#openalex#metadata retrieval#scholarly database
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syahrilTGR/Template-Research --skill literature-search-openalex-syahriltgr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-search-openalex
Source: https://github.com/syahrilTGR/Template-Research/tree/main/.agents/skills/literature_search_openalex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syahrilTGR/Template-Research --skill literature-search-openalex-syahriltgr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies searching and accessing academic papers and associated metadata by querying the OpenAlex database.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scholarly Database Access: Retrieve research papers, authors, institutions, and more from the OpenAlex scholarly database.
  • Metadata Extraction: Retrieve metadata including DOIs, authors' profiles, publication details, and more.
  • PDF Download: Download open-access PDFs from OpenAlex and other locations, using both premium API and metadata references.
  • Use Case: Suppose you want to find publications from a specific author, use the skill's resolve feature with the author's name or OpenAlex ID, followed by a filter for publication date range.

Quick Start

Use the "resolve" command to search for papers by an author or keyword.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search-openalex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers in the OpenAlex scholarly database?▼

To search for academic papers in the OpenAlex scholarly database, use the Skill's resolve command to search by author name, keyword, or OpenAlex ID to retrieve matching publications and metadata.

What scholarly metadata can I retrieve using OpenAlex?▼

You can retrieve scholarly metadata including DOIs, author profiles, publication details, and institutional data from the OpenAlex database to support academic research and literature reviews.

How do I filter research papers by publication date after finding an author?▼

After using the resolve feature to find an author by name or OpenAlex ID, apply a filter for the publication date range to narrow down the retrieved research papers to your desired timeframe.

Can I download open-access PDFs directly when querying OpenAlex?▼

Yes, you can download open-access PDFs by utilizing both the premium API and metadata references extracted from the OpenAlex database during your scholarly literature search.

Do I need an API key to query the OpenAlex database for research papers?▼

Yes, an API key is required for premium access and to utilize higher rate limits when querying and accessing scholarly works through the OpenAlex database.

What is the best way to retrieve publications from a specific author in OpenAlex?▼

The best way to retrieve publications from a specific author in OpenAlex is using the resolve command with the author's name or OpenAlex ID, followed by applying filters to refine results.

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