openalex-database

Query and analyze scholarly literature via the OpenAlex API.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill openalex-database-yezez9
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-database
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/openalex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill openalex-database-yezez9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides tools to efficiently search, analyze, and extract data from the vast OpenAlex scholarly database, enabling comprehensive literature reviews and bibliometric analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Find academic papers by keywords, authors, or institutions.
  • Bibliometric Analysis: Analyze citation counts, publication trends, and research output.
  • Data Extraction: Retrieve specific information like DOIs, author IDs, and publication years.
  • Use Case: Researchers can use this Skill to identify the most influential papers on a topic, track the output of a research group, or find all publications by a specific author.

Quick Start

Use the openalex-database skill to find papers about 'quantum computing' published after 2022.

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 using the OpenAlex database?

To search for academic papers using the OpenAlex database, use this Skill to query the OpenAlex API by keywords, author IDs, or institution IDs. You can also filter results by publication year and open access status.

Can I conduct bibliometric analysis and track research trends with OpenAlex?

Yes, you can conduct bibliometric analysis and track research trends with OpenAlex. This Skill analyzes citation counts and publication output across millions of scholarly works to identify influential papers and research patterns.

What specific data can I extract from scholarly literature using OpenAlex?

You can extract specific data from scholarly literature using OpenAlex such as DOIs, author IDs, institution IDs, and publication years. This facilitates tracking citations and finding all publications by specific authors.

Does the OpenAlex API support filtering by open access status and publication year?

Yes, the OpenAlex API supports filtering by open access status and publication year. This allows you to narrow your literature search and refine bibliometric analysis to specific timeframes or freely available works.

What do I need to query the OpenAlex database for literature search?

To query the OpenAlex database for literature search, you need a Python environment with the requests dependency installed. This allows the Skill to communicate with the OpenAlex API and retrieve scholarly data.

Are there limitations when tracking citations for millions of scholarly works?

While the Skill tracks citations across millions of scholarly works, limitations depend on the OpenAlex API query structure and rate limits. Complex bibliometric analysis may require multiple filtered requests to avoid timeouts.