openalex-paper-search

Search academic papers and scholarly works via the OpenAlex API.

6|4|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kortix-ai/kortix-registry --skill openalex-paper-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-paper-search
Source: https://github.com/kortix-ai/kortix-registry/tree/main/files/skills/openalex-paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kortix-ai/kortix-registry --skill openalex-paper-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find academic papers, research articles, and scholarly sources efficiently, overcoming the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of literature.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Search: Access and search over 240 million scholarly works via the OpenAlex API.
  • Detailed Filtering: Filter results by publication year, citation count, open access status, author, institution, and more.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find the most cited papers on "retrieval augmented generation" published after 2020. This Skill can perform that search and return a ranked list.

Quick Start

Find papers on "transformer architecture" and limit the results to 5.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex-paper-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find academic papers for a literature review?

Find academic papers for a literature review by querying over 240 million scholarly works via the OpenAlex API. It facilitates efficient research article retrieval and helps overcome the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of literature.

Can I filter academic literature search results by citation count and publication year?

Filter academic literature search results by citation count, publication year, open access status, author, and institution. This detailed filtering enables precise data retrieval for targeted research queries.

What is the best way to discover an author's scholarly publications using OpenAlex?

Discover an author's scholarly publications using OpenAlex by querying its vast catalog of research with specific author filters. This facilitates author publication discovery and returns precise data for analysis.

How does citation analysis work when searching for scholarly articles?

Citation analysis when searching for scholarly articles works by querying the OpenAlex API and sorting results based on citation counts. This helps identify the most impactful research papers and perform precise data retrieval.

Are there limitations to searching open access scholarly articles via the OpenAlex API?

A limitation of searching open access scholarly articles via the OpenAlex API is that results depend on the metadata available in its catalog. You can filter by open access status, but precise data retrieval is constrained by source data quality.