nature-academic-search

Search academic databases and convert citation files across formats.

Updated Jun 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app --skill nature-academic-search-cmochance
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Skill: nature-academic-search
Source: https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app/tree/main/skills-bundled/nature-academic-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app --skill nature-academic-search-cmochance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mcp, requests, toml, lxml, pybliometrics, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the fragmentation of academic research by providing a unified, multi-source search interface that bridges PubMed, CrossRef, arXiv, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, eliminating the need to manually query multiple databases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Source Search: Simultaneously query major academic databases to find papers, preprints, and metadata.
  • Citation Management: Automatically convert between citation formats like BibTeX, RIS, and ENW, and verify citations extracted from documents.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to perform a literature review on a specific topic and export the findings into a Zotero-compatible format; this skill handles the search, deduplication, and file conversion in one workflow.

Quick Start

Use the nature-academic-search skill to find recent papers about CRISPR and export the results as a BibTeX file.

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 and arXiv at the same time?

You can search PubMed and arXiv simultaneously by using a unified retrieval interface that queries multiple academic databases at once. This aggregates literature search results across PubMed, arXiv, Scopus, and ScienceDirect into a single workflow, eliminating manual database hopping.

How do I convert BibTeX citations to RIS format for Zotero?

You can convert BibTeX citations to RIS format for Zotero by using automated citation file format conversion tools. These tools translate between BibTeX, RIS, and ENW formats, enabling seamless reference management integration during your literature review workflow.

Do I need an API key to query Scopus and ScienceDirect metadata?

Querying Scopus and ScienceDirect metadata requires API authentication configured via the pybliometrics library. You must set up your API credentials in the environment before executing automated academic literature retrieval and citation verification across these specific databases.

What is the best way to deduplicate search results from different literature databases?

The best way to deduplicate search results from different literature databases is using an integrated Python-based utility script. It automatically identifies and removes duplicate records after querying multiple academic sources, ensuring a clean dataset for systematic literature reviews.

How does MeSH strategy construction work for PubMed literature retrieval?

MeSH strategy construction for PubMed literature retrieval works by mapping research topics to standardized Medical Subject Headings terms. This refines complex search workflows by ensuring precise query syntax, yielding highly relevant academic papers and metadata from the PubMed database.

Can I verify citations extracted from a document against CrossRef metadata?

Yes, you can verify citations extracted from a document against CrossRef metadata. The citation verification process cross-references extracted references with multiple academic databases to validate accuracy and ensure document metadata integrity.