openalex

Searches the OpenAlex academic graph for metadata, citations, and funding data.

1|Updated Jul 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dogekiki/SP-test --skill openalex-dogekiki
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex
Source: https://github.com/dogekiki/SP-test/tree/main/.trae/skills/openalex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dogekiki/SP-test --skill openalex-dogekiki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of fragmented academic research by providing a unified interface to query the OpenAlex database for comprehensive metadata, institutional affiliations, and funding information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open Citation Graph: Access a fully open citation network for deep literature analysis.
  • Metadata Enrichment: Retrieve detailed institutional, funding, and open-access status data for academic works.
  • Use Case: Researchers can use this to map the funding sources and institutional collaborations behind a specific field of study or to perform a comprehensive literature review across multiple disciplines.

Quick Start

Use the openalex skill to search for recent papers on machine learning with at least fifty citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers using a citation graph?

To search academic papers using a citation graph, query the OpenAlex database to retrieve comprehensive metadata including citations, institutional affiliations, and funding data for specific works.

Can I filter academic metadata by publication year and open access status?

Yes, you can filter academic metadata by publication year, work type, open access status, and citation thresholds to refine research workflows and literature reviews.

What is the best way to retrieve funding data and institutional affiliations for academic research?

The best way to retrieve funding data and institutional affiliations is to search the OpenAlex academic graph, which provides unified metadata enrichment for comprehensive literature analysis.

Do I need the requests library to fetch academic citations from OpenAlex?

Yes, you need the requests library to interface with the OpenAlex API and a local fetcher script for processing the retrieved citation and metadata results.

Does OpenAlex work with Python for mapping institutional collaborations?

Yes, OpenAlex works with Python by utilizing the requests library to query the database, enabling researchers to map institutional collaborations and funding sources across disciplines.