openalex

Retrieve academic metadata and open citation data from the OpenAlex API.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill openalex-czh-ee-2023
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex
Source: https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris/tree/main/.claude/skills/openalex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill openalex-czh-ee-2023

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to a comprehensive open academic graph, offering open citation data, institutional affiliations, funding information, and comprehensive metadata for academic papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Open Citation Data: Access fully open citation graphs without API keys.
  • Institutional Affiliations: View author institutions and collaborations.
  • Funding Information: Retrieve NSF, NIH, and other funding sources.
  • Comprehensive Metadata: Access topics, keywords, abstracts, and open access status.
  • Cross-Database Coverage: Indexes over 250M works from multiple sources.
  • Use Case: Use OpenAlex to search for papers on "machine learning" and retrieve comprehensive metadata including citation counts, author institutions, and funding information.

Quick Start

Use the openalex skill to search for papers on "machine learning".

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search academic papers and retrieve open citation data?

To search academic papers and retrieve open citation data, you can query the OpenAlex API to access comprehensive metadata, including citation counts, author institutions, and funding information, across over 250 million indexed works.

Can I access institutional affiliations and funding information without an API key?

Yes, you can access institutional affiliations and funding information without an API key, as the OpenAlex API provides fully open citation graphs and comprehensive metadata for academic papers without requiring authentication.

How do I get comprehensive metadata for academic papers using Python?

You can get comprehensive metadata for academic papers using Python by running the provided scripts that send requests to the OpenAlex API, retrieving details like topics, keywords, abstracts, and open access status.

Does the OpenAlex API cover cross-database academic search for NSF and NIH funding sources?

Yes, the OpenAlex API supports cross-database academic search by indexing over 250 million works from multiple sources, allowing you to retrieve specific funding information from agencies like the NSF and NIH.

What is the best way to find open access status and author collaborations for academic works?

The best way to find open access status and author collaborations for academic works is to search the OpenAlex open academic graph, which provides comprehensive metadata detailing institutional affiliations and collaboration networks.

Do I need to install requests to retrieve open academic graph metadata?

Yes, you need to install the requests library in your Python environment, as it is the required dependency for executing the scripts that query the OpenAlex API and retrieve open academic graph metadata.