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openalex-database

Query and analyze scholarly literature via the OpenAlex database API.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#literature review#academic search#openalex#bibliometrics#citation tracking#research analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/felixboehm/biochem-allergy --skill openalex-database-felixboehm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-database
Source: https://github.com/felixboehm/biochem-allergy/tree/main/.claude/skills/openalex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/felixboehm/biochem-allergy --skill openalex-database-felixboehm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to a vast database of scholarly literature, enabling users to find, analyze, and understand academic research without needing to navigate complex APIs directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Discover papers by topic, author, or institution.
  • Bibliometric Analysis: Track citations, analyze publication trends, and identify influential works.
  • Data Extraction: Retrieve structured data on research output for comprehensive analysis.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all papers published by a specific university in the last five years, analyze their top research topics, and identify the most cited works.

Quick Start

Use the openalex-database skill to find the top 10 most cited papers on 'quantum computing' published after 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I do a literature review using the OpenAlex database?▼

You can find highly cited papers by querying the OpenAlex database for specific topics and filtering by citation count. The Skill supports bibliometric analysis to identify influential works and track publication trends.

Can I extract publication trends and citation tracking data for bibliometrics?▼

Yes, you can analyze research output for a specific institution by searching the OpenAlex database for papers published by that university. The Skill retrieves structured data on topics, authors, and citations.

Do I need API keys to search academic papers with this tool?▼

No, this Skill handles large-scale data extraction by querying the OpenAlex database API, which contains over 240 million scholarly works. It supports retrieving structured data on research output for comprehensive analysis.

What is the best way to find highly cited academic papers on a specific topic?▼

To find highly cited papers, use the Skill to query the OpenAlex database API for your specific topic and sort by citation count. This enables bibliometric analysis to identify influential works and track publication trends effectively.

Can I retrieve structured data on research output for a specific institution?▼

Yes, you can retrieve structured data on research output for a specific institution by querying the OpenAlex database. The Skill supports searching for papers by institution, analyzing top research topics, and identifying the most cited works.

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