paper_lookup

Retrieve metadata, figures, full text, citations, and BibTeX from InspireHEP and arXiv.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/aurelio-amerio/phd-thesis --skill paper-lookup
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Skill: paper_lookup
Source: https://github.com/aurelio-amerio/phd-thesis/tree/main/.agent/skills/paper_lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aurelio-amerio/phd-thesis --skill paper-lookup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding and accessing academic papers, eliminating the need to manually search multiple databases or navigate complex interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Paper Information: Retrieve metadata, figures, full text, citations, and BibTeX entries for research papers.
  • Dual-Source Power: Leverages both InspireHEP (for HEP-specific details and figures) and arXiv (for full text and broader searches).
  • Use Case: When writing a literature review, use this Skill to quickly gather all necessary details for a paper, including its abstract, citation count, and BibTeX entry, directly within your workflow.

Quick Start

Use the paper lookup skill to get the metadata for the paper with arXiv ID 1012.4515.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper_lookup

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

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How do I get BibTeX entries and metadata for arXiv papers?

To get BibTeX entries and metadata for arXiv papers, you can retrieve comprehensive publication details directly by querying the arXiv ID. This process extracts abstracts, citation counts, and formatted citations automatically.

Can I search InspireHEP for author publications and paper figures?

Yes, you can search InspireHEP for author publications and paper figures. The system queries the InspireHEP database to fetch high-energy physics specific metadata, extract embedded figures, and list an author's complete publication history.

What is the best way to download full text from academic papers using arXiv?

The best way to download full text from academic papers is to query the arXiv database using the specific paper ID. This retrieves the complete document text, allowing you to access the full content directly within your research workflow.

Why does my InspireHEP lookup fail for certain arXiv IDs?

Your InspireHEP lookup might fail for certain arXiv IDs due to float coercion. You must apply specific handling to arXiv IDs when interacting with InspireHEP to prevent the system from converting the alphanumeric identifiers into floating-point numbers.

Does this paper lookup tool support fetching citation counts for research papers?

Yes, this paper lookup tool supports fetching citation counts for research papers. It queries InspireHEP and arXiv to retrieve comprehensive metadata, which includes checking the exact citation counts for the requested academic publications.