openalex

Search academic papers via the OpenAlex API with filtered metadata.

2|Updated Aug 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/goupup-ai/miccai25 --skill openalex-goupup-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex
Source: https://github.com/goupup-ai/miccai25/tree/main/ARIS/skills/openalex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/goupup-ai/miccai25 --skill openalex-goupup-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fills the gap left by limited academic search platforms by providing access to fully open, comprehensive research metadata including unrestricted citation graphs, complete author institutional affiliations, and funding source information that is not available on arXiv or Semantic Scholar.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open citation graph access: Retrieve fully unrestricted citation data for any indexed paper without paywalls or partial access limits.
  • Institutional and funding metadata: Get full author affiliation details and NSF/NIH funding information for collaboration analysis and grant tracking.
  • Cross-disciplinary search: Search 250M+ works across all academic fields with filters for publication year, work type, open access status, and minimum citation count. For example, a researcher can use this skill to find all open access papers on vertebrae segmentation from 2023 onward with at least 20 citations, sorted by citation count, and view full author affiliation data to identify potential collaborators.

Quick Start

Use the openalex skill to search for recent open access papers on vertebrae segmentation with at least 20 citations, sorted by citation count.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search academic papers with unrestricted citation graph data?

To search academic papers with unrestricted citation graph data, use the OpenAlex API Skill to retrieve comprehensive metadata across 250M+ works, including full citation counts, author affiliations, and funding sources without paywalls.

Can I filter open access research metadata by publication year and citation count?

Yes, you can filter open access research metadata by publication year, work type, open access status, and minimum citation count. This allows you to find highly cited papers from specific years for literature reviews.

What is the best way to get NSF and NIH funding data for grant tracking?

The best way to get NSF and NIH funding data for grant tracking is to search the OpenAlex academic graph, which provides complete funding source information alongside author institutional affiliations and citation metadata.

Does OpenAlex provide author institutional affiliations for collaboration analysis?

Yes, OpenAlex provides full author institutional affiliation details for collaboration analysis. You can retrieve structured metadata containing author names, their institutions, and related identifiers to identify potential collaborators.

How do I find recent open access papers on a specific topic sorted by citations?

You can find recent open access papers by applying filters for publication year, open access status, and minimum citation count. The Skill returns structured titles, authors, venues, and abstracts sorted by your specified criteria.

Why use OpenAlex instead of Semantic Scholar or arXiv for cross-disciplinary research?

Use OpenAlex instead of arXiv or Semantic Scholar for cross-disciplinary research because it provides fully open, comprehensive research metadata including unrestricted citation graphs, complete institutional affiliations, and funding data unavailable on those platforms.