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nature-academic-search

Search PubMed, CrossRef, and arXiv with DOI/PMID/arXiv ID resolution and citation formatting.

Updated May 21, 2026
Search Tags:#reference management#literature search#mesh terms#citation generation#doi verification#pubmed crossref arxiv
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Liangxianguang/helpfulskills --skill nature-academic-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nature-academic-search
Source: https://github.com/Liangxianguang/helpfulskills/tree/main/nature-skills/skills/nature-academic-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Liangxianguang/helpfulskills --skill nature-academic-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of getting reliable academic papers and citations from multiple databases, while minimizing manual verification and formatting work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source paper search: Runs coordinated searches across PubMed, CrossRef, and arXiv and merges results with clear source provenance.
  • ID-based retrieval and citation formatting: Fetches paper metadata by DOI/PMID/arXiv ID and generates citations in common styles (via MCP tools).
  • MeSH strategy support and reference file management: Helps translate biomedical terms into precise PubMed MeSH strategies and manage citations in BibTeX/RIS/NBIB-style workflows using the included conversion tooling and shared workflow references.

Quick Start

Ask: "Search for recent papers about CRISPR base editing, return deduplicated results with APA citations, and also look up relevant MeSH terms for the key concepts."

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-academic-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search multiple academic databases like PubMed, CrossRef, and arXiv at the same time?▼

To search multiple academic databases simultaneously, this Skill runs coordinated concurrent queries across PubMed, CrossRef, and arXiv. It merges the returned results into a single structured list with clear source provenance for easy verification.

How do I get a formatted citation using a DOI or PMID?▼

You can get a formatted citation from a DOI or PMID by providing the identifier to this Skill. It resolves the ID, fetches the associated paper metadata, and generates citations in common standardized styles for your writing workflow.

How do I translate biomedical research terms into PubMed MeSH strategies?▼

Translating biomedical terms into PubMed MeSH strategies is supported by this Skill's MeSH lookup functionality. It helps map your key concepts to precise Medical Subject Headings for constructing more accurate and targeted PubMed search queries.

What is the best way to manage and convert reference files like BibTeX and RIS?▼

The best way to manage reference files like BibTeX and RIS is using this Skill's included conversion tooling. It handles citation file formatting and format management to streamline downstream writing and reference workflows.

Does cross-disciplinary literature search work for both biomedical and general research contexts?▼

Cross-disciplinary literature search works effectively for both biomedical and general research contexts. This Skill is specifically tailored for cross-disciplinary research workflows, supporting concurrent querying across multiple scientific databases.

Why does my multi-source paper search return duplicated results?▼

Multi-source paper searches may return duplicated results when querying overlapping databases. This Skill resolves this by deduplicating the merged results, ensuring you receive a clean, verified list of academic papers with dependable identifier handling.

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