paper-lookup

Search scholarly databases and return paper metadata, abstracts, and open-access links.

74|5|Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dralkh/seerai --skill paper-lookup-dralkh
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Skill: paper-lookup
Source: https://github.com/dralkh/seerai/tree/main/skills/paper-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dralkh/seerai --skill paper-lookup-dralkh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps users quickly find scholarly papers, trace citations, resolve identifiers, and locate open-access or full-text copies without manually searching multiple academic databases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database literature search: Queries the best source for biomedical, multidisciplinary, and preprint searches across PubMed, PMC, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, and Unpaywall.
  • Identifier and metadata lookup: Resolves DOI, PMID, PMCID, arXiv ID, and author searches while returning titles, abstracts, citations, and publication details.
  • Open-access and full-text retrieval: Helps researchers find legal PDF links, full text, and linked versions for fast reading and review workflows.

Quick Start

Ask the paper lookup skill to search your topic and return the most relevant papers with identifiers, abstracts, citation data, and any available open-access links.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find open access full-text links for scholarly papers across multiple databases?

Find open access full-text links by querying scholarly databases like PubMed, arXiv, and Unpaywall to return paper metadata, abstracts, and legal PDF links. It searches across multiple academic sources simultaneously to locate available open-access copies quickly.

Can I resolve a DOI or PMID to retrieve paper metadata and citations?

Yes, you can resolve DOI, PMID, PMCID, and arXiv identifiers to retrieve titles, abstracts, publication details, and citation data. The lookup converts identifiers across databases like Crossref and Semantic Scholar to fetch comprehensive metadata.

What is the best way to search PubMed and preprint servers for biomedical literature?

The best way to search biomedical literature is by selecting the appropriate database and formatting API-aware queries. It searches PubMed, PMC, and arXiv to return relevant papers with identifiers, abstracts, and citation graphs for biomedical and preprint workflows.

Does this scholarly search handle rate-limited REST responses and XML formats?

Yes, the scholarly search handles rate-limited REST responses and parses both XML and JSON formats. It implements API-aware query formatting, pagination, and error recovery to manage varying response structures across multiple academic databases.

How do I trace citation graphs for academic papers across different platforms?

Trace citation graphs by querying platforms like OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar to return citation data and linked references. It retrieves metadata and citation networks to help researchers map scholarly literature relationships efficiently.