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openalex-database

Query and analyze scholarly literature via the OpenAlex API.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#research#data analysis#academic papers#literature search#openalex#bibliometrics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill openalex-database-yf8578
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-database
Source: https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics/tree/main/skills/openalex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill openalex-database-yf8578

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers, academics, and analysts overcome the challenge of navigating and extracting information from the vast landscape of scholarly literature, enabling efficient literature reviews and bibliometric analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Find papers by keywords, authors, or institutions.
  • Bibliometric Analysis: Analyze citation counts, publication trends, and research output.
  • Data Extraction: Retrieve structured data on millions of scholarly works.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all open-access papers on "quantum computing" published after 2022, sorted by citation count, to inform their literature review.

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 specific authors or institutions?▼

You perform a literature search by querying the OpenAlex API with specific author names or institutions to retrieve structured data on millions of scholarly works and research outputs.

What is bibliometric analysis and how does it work with scholarly literature?▼

Bibliometric analysis quantitatively evaluates academic literature by analyzing citation counts and publication trends. This Skill queries the OpenAlex API to facilitate tracking citations and analyzing research output across millions of scholarly works.

Can I use the requests library in Python to extract structured data on open-access papers?▼

Yes, you can use the Python requests library to interact with the OpenAlex API for extracting structured data on open-access papers. The Skill requires requests for API interaction to retrieve scholarly works.

What's the best way to find open-access papers on a specific topic sorted by citation count?▼

The best way is using this Skill to query the OpenAlex API with topic keywords, filtering for open-access papers and sorting by citation count. This retrieves targeted scholarly works to inform literature reviews.

Do I need the Python requests library to analyze research trends and publication outputs?▼

Yes, the Python requests library is a required dependency for analyzing research trends and publication outputs. It handles the API interaction needed to query the OpenAlex database and retrieve scholarly literature data.

Are there limitations when extracting large volumes of scholarly works from OpenAlex?▼

When extracting large volumes of scholarly works from OpenAlex, limitations include adhering to API best practices for efficient data retrieval. Users must follow OpenAlex guidelines to manage query rates during extensive bibliometric studies.

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