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openalex-database

Query and analyze scholarly literature using the OpenAlex database API.

8|Updated Jan 13, 2026
Search Tags:#literature review#academic search#openalex#bibliometrics#research analysis#scholarly data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hxk622/TokenDance --skill openalex-database-hxk622
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-database
Source: https://github.com/hxk622/TokenDance/tree/main/backend/app/skills/builtin/scientific/database/openalex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hxk622/TokenDance --skill openalex-database-hxk622

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the complex process of searching, analyzing, and retrieving data from the vast OpenAlex scholarly literature database, making academic research more accessible.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Find papers by keywords, authors, or institutions.
  • Bibliometric Analysis: Track citations, identify highly cited works, and analyze research trends.
  • Data Extraction: Retrieve publication data, author information, and open access status for large datasets.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all papers on "quantum computing" published by "MIT" after "2020" and identify the most cited ones.

Quick Start

Initialize the OpenAlex client with your email address to begin querying the database.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers by specific institutions using OpenAlex?▼

You can search for academic papers by institutions using the OpenAlex database API by querying works filtered by author affiliations, retrieving publication data and citations for targeted institutional research analysis.

Can I track research trends and citation counts for a specific topic across scholarly works?▼

Yes, you can conduct bibliometric analysis across 240 million scholarly works using the OpenAlex API to track citation counts, identify highly cited papers, and analyze research trends for specific topics.

Does this bibliometric analysis tool require an email address to query the OpenAlex API?▼

Yes, initializing the OpenAlex client requires an email address to begin querying the scholarly literature database and retrieving publication data, author information, and open access status.

What's the best way to extract open access publications and author data from a large research dataset?▼

The best way to extract open access publications and author data from large datasets is using the Python scripts provided to interact directly with the OpenAlex API and utilize helper functions for common research queries.

Can I use Python requests to filter scholarly literature by publication year and keywords?▼

Yes, you can use the Python requests dependency to filter scholarly literature in the OpenAlex database by publication year and keywords, enabling precise literature search and data extraction for academic research.

What limitations exist when finding highly cited works through the OpenAlex database API?▼

Limitations of finding highly cited works through the OpenAlex API include relying on the database's coverage of 240 million scholarly works and the accuracy of metadata like publication dates, author affiliations, and open access status.

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