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openalex-paper-search

Query the OpenAlex API to locate scholarly papers by topic, author, or work.

7|Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#research#academic#data#citation#literature#papers#openalex
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KrishavRajSingh/computer --skill openalex-paper-search-krishavrajsingh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openalex-paper-search
Source: https://github.com/KrishavRajSingh/computer/tree/main/sandbox/opencode/skills/openalex-paper-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KrishavRajSingh/computer --skill openalex-paper-search-krishavrajsingh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenAlex provides a centralized, fast index of scholarly works; this skill makes it easy to discover papers, authors, and topics without relying on general search engines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OpenAlex search for works, authors, sources, institutions, and topics.
  • Literature reviews: locate relevant papers, track citations, and map relationships between works.
  • Use Case: When researching a topic, quickly assemble a reading list of key papers with titles, years, and DOIs.

Quick Start

Use a REST call to the OpenAlex works endpoint to search for papers on a topic.

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?▼

To find academic papers for a literature review, query the OpenAlex API works endpoint by topic to retrieve titles, publication years, and DOIs from over 240 million scholarly works.

Can I search for specific authors and institutions using OpenAlex?▼

Yes, you can search for specific authors and institutions using OpenAlex by querying its dedicated endpoints to locate scholarly works and map relationships across academic sources.

What's the best way to explore a citation graph for academic literature?▼

The best way to explore a citation graph is using the OpenAlex API to locate scholarly works and track citation relationships, returning JSON with authorships and open access data.

How do I get open access data for research papers?▼

You get open access data for research papers by making REST calls to the OpenAlex works endpoint, which returns JSON containing id, title, publication_year, and open_access fields.

Does OpenAlex provide DOIs when discovering scholarly works?▼

Yes, OpenAlex provides DOIs when discovering scholarly works. Querying the works endpoint returns JSON that includes titles, publication years, authorships, and open access information.

What are the limitations of using OpenAlex for topic discovery?▼

A limitation of using OpenAlex for topic discovery is that it relies on straightforward REST calls to return raw JSON, requiring manual parsing to assemble reading lists or map relationships.

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