opencite

Search academic databases, manage citations, and convert PDFs to markdown via CLI.

42|7|Updated Mar 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #research #citation #management #PDF #literature

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/neuromechanist/research-skills --skill opencite

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: opencite
Source: https://github.com/neuromechanist/research-skills/tree/main/plugins/opencite/skills/opencite
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/neuromechanist/research-skills --skill opencite

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Facilitates efficient literature search, citation management, and research workflow automation for academics and researchers.

Core Features & Use Cases

Literature Search & Retrieval: Search academic papers across multiple databases like Semantic Scholar, PubMed, OpenAlex, and arXiv to find relevant research articles.
Citation Management: Download and organize citations in BibTeX or export references for easy inclusion in manuscripts.
Research Workflow Automation: Batch fetch papers, convert PDFs to markdown, and organize files, enabling seamless progression from discovery to review.
Use Case: Quickly gather and convert all relevant papers on a research topic, then read and synthesize findings for a literature review.

Quick Start

Use the opencite skill to search for recent papers on neural oscillations, then convert the PDFs to markdown for reading.

Frequently Asked Questions about opencite

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate multi-source literature search and PDF retrieval for a research topic?▼

Batch fetch academic papers across Semantic Scholar, PubMed, OpenAlex, and arXiv, then convert retrieved PDFs to markdown. This batch processing enables seamless progression from literature discovery to reading and synthesizing research findings.

What is the best way to manage citations and export references for academic manuscripts?▼

Manage citations by automatically downloading and organizing metadata into BibTeX format or exporting reference files. This ensures easy inclusion of bibliographic data into academic manuscripts during the writing workflow.

Can I convert research paper PDFs to markdown for easier reading and synthesis?▼

Use CLI commands for batch processing to fetch papers, convert PDFs to markdown, and organize files. This automation supports seamless workflow progression from initial article discovery through to final review and synthesis.

Does this research workflow automation support batch processing of academic papers?▼

Yes, it supports batch processing through CLI commands to fetch multiple papers, convert PDFs to markdown, and organize files. This enables seamless progression from literature discovery to reviewing research papers.

What databases can I search using this literature management tool?▼

Search academic databases including Semantic Scholar, PubMed, OpenAlex, and arXiv to find relevant research articles. Multi-source querying ensures comprehensive literature coverage for academic research workflows.