openalex

Retrieve scholarly metadata from the OpenAlex API for works, authors, and institutions.

17|2|Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#research #api #metadata #authors #openalex #institutions #two-step-id-resolution

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/duskmoon314/keine --skill openalex-duskmoon314

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex
Source: https://github.com/duskmoon314/keine/tree/main/.agents/skills/openalex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/duskmoon314/keine --skill openalex-duskmoon314

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve scholarly metadata from the OpenAlex API to answer questions about works, authors, institutions, sources, topics, publishers, and funders.

Core Features & Use Cases

Query the OpenAlex REST API to fetch works, authors, institutions, topics, sources, funders, and related metadata.
Resolve IDs deterministically via the two-step ID resolution pattern (search to obtain an ID, then filter by that ID).
Use OpenAlex for open-access filtering, topic analytics, and institution/funder lookups that complement other metadata sources.

Quick Start

Ask me to fetch works by a specific author from OpenAlex to retrieve titles, years, and metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search scholarly metadata for works and authors via the OpenAlex API?▼

To search scholarly metadata via the OpenAlex API, query endpoints like /works or /authors using snake_case parameters. You can instantly retrieve titles, publication years, and related metadata for specific authors or institutions.

What is two-step ID resolution for fetching academic research metadata?▼

Two-step ID resolution is a process to fetch academic research metadata by first searching for an entity to obtain its ID, then filtering results by that ID. This ensures deterministic and accurate queries across OpenAlex endpoints.

Can I filter scholarly works by open access status and topics using OpenAlex?▼

Yes, you can filter scholarly works by open access status and topics using OpenAlex. The API supports open-access filtering and topic analytics, allowing you to narrow down research metadata efficiently.

Do I need an API key to retrieve institution and funder metadata from OpenAlex?▼

Yes, you need an API key to retrieve institution and funder metadata from OpenAlex. Queries require this key to authenticate requests across endpoints like /institutions, /sources, and /funders.

How do I select specific fields when querying research metadata from OpenAlex?▼

You select specific fields when querying research metadata from OpenAlex by using structured field selection parameters. This allows you to specify exactly which metadata attributes to return in your API response.