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paper-lookup

Query scholarly databases via REST APIs for papers, metadata, and OA status.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#databases#literature#papers#doi#oa
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brainworkup/skills --skill paper-lookup-brainworkup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: paper-lookup
Source: https://github.com/brainworkup/skills/tree/main/neuropsych-reports/references/luria-related-complement-skills/paper-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brainworkup/skills --skill paper-lookup-brainworkup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Locate scholarly literature across multiple databases via REST APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search across PubMed, PMC, bioRxiv, medRxiv, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, and Unpaywall to locate papers, abstracts, and OA status.
  • Retrieve metadata, abstracts, DOIs, full text where available, and construct citation graphs for literature reviews.
  • Use Case: perform a topic search and retrieve relevant papers with OA links for open access reading.

Quick Start

Ask me to find papers on a topic and I will search the configured databases and return results.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find scholarly papers across multiple literature databases?▼

You can search for scholarly literature across 10 databases simultaneously by querying REST APIs like PubMed, arXiv, and OpenAlex to retrieve metadata, abstracts, and open access status for relevant papers.

Can I check open access status and retrieve DOIs for academic articles?▼

Yes, you can check open access status and retrieve DOIs by querying Unpaywall and Crossref APIs, which return metadata, full text links where available, and raw API responses for the requested articles.

What is the best way to search bioRxiv and medRxiv for preprint papers?▼

Searching bioRxiv and medRxiv for preprint papers is best handled through a multi-database REST API query that targets these preprint servers directly, returning raw responses with the endpoints used and metadata located.

How do I find papers by author and keywords using scholarly APIs?▼

To find papers by author and keywords using scholarly APIs, pass query parameters to REST endpoints across Semantic Scholar, CORE, and OpenAlex, which returns metadata and abstracts matching your specific search criteria.

Does multi-database literature search work for constructing citation graphs?▼

Yes, multi-database literature search works for constructing citation graphs by retrieving metadata and DOIs across Crossref and OpenAlex, allowing you to map references and gather comprehensive literature review data.

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