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openalex-database

Query and analyze scholarly literature through the OpenAlex database API.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#research#academic papers#literature search#openalex#bibliometrics#citation analysis
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npx skills add https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills --skill openalex-database-jacketlong23
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-database
Source: https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills/tree/main/openalex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills --skill openalex-database-jacketlong23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill empowers users to efficiently search, analyze, and extract data from the vast OpenAlex scholarly database, overcoming the complexity of direct API interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Find academic papers by keywords, authors, or institutions.
  • Research Analysis: Analyze publication trends, citation networks, and open access availability.
  • Data Extraction: Retrieve specific data points or large datasets for bibliometric studies.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all papers on "quantum computing" published by MIT authors in the last three years, analyze their citation counts, and identify the top research topics.

Quick Start

Use the openalex-database skill to find papers by the author "Albert Einstein".

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 author and institution using the OpenAlex API?▼

This Skill queries the OpenAlex API to find academic papers by filtering scholarly works with specific author names and institutional affiliations, retrieving matching publication records from over 240 million indexed works.

What is bibliometric analysis and when do I need it for scholarly literature?▼

Bibliometric analysis is the quantitative evaluation of academic literature using citation networks and publication trends. You need it when assessing research impact, tracking open access availability, or identifying top research topics across large datasets.

Can I use Python requests to extract research trends and citation data from OpenAlex?▼

Yes, this Skill uses the Python requests library to interact with the OpenAlex API for extracting citation data and research trends. It enables programmatic analysis to retrieve specific data points or large datasets for bibliometric studies.

How do I track citations and discover open access publications for academic literature?▼

By querying the OpenAlex database API through this Skill, you can track citations and discover open access publications. It extracts citation networks and open access availability data from over 240 million indexed scholarly works.

What are the limitations of using the OpenAlex API for literature search?▼

Limitations of using the OpenAlex API include the requirement of the Python requests library for all API interactions. Complex bibliometric analysis and large dataset extraction depend on the accuracy and coverage of the 240 million indexed scholarly works.

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