paper-lookup

Search multiple scholarly databases and return structured paper metadata.

1|2|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fuzzy-dynamics/strings --skill paper-lookup-fuzzy-dynamics
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Skill: paper-lookup
Source: https://github.com/fuzzy-dynamics/strings/tree/main/packages/skills/paper-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fuzzy-dynamics/strings --skill paper-lookup-fuzzy-dynamics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables researchers, students, and professionals to discover and compare scholarly papers across multiple databases, speeding up literature reviews and evidence gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search: access PubMed, PMC, bioRxiv/medRxiv, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, Unpaywall, and more to locate relevant papers.
  • Versatile query modes: search by topic, DOI, PMID, author, or keywords; retrieve metadata, abstracts, and links to full text when available.
  • Citation and OA context: obtain citation counts, related works, and open-access availability to streamline literature discovery.

Quick Start

Use this skill to search for "CRISPR gene therapy" across PubMed, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar and return a consolidated results set.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search multiple academic databases with a single query?

Multi-database academic search aggregates scholarly papers across platforms like PubMed, arXiv, and OpenAlex using one query. It returns consolidated metadata, abstracts, and full-text links, eliminating the need to query each database individually.

Can I find open access papers using a DOI lookup?

DOI lookups retrieve open access paper availability by querying databases like Unpaywall and Crossref. The search returns structured metadata and direct links to full-text versions when available across the aggregated sources.

What is the best way to find papers across biomedical and physics databases?

Finding papers across biomedical and physics databases requires querying platforms like PubMed, bioRxiv, and arXiv simultaneously. A consolidated search returns raw metadata from each chosen database, plus a record of which sources were queried.

Does this search include citation counts and related works for academic papers?

Academic paper search includes citation counts and related works by querying databases like Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex. It retrieves metadata, abstracts, and open-access availability to provide comprehensive citation context for literature reviews.

How do I search for papers by a specific author across open access databases?

Author queries search across open access databases like CORE and PMC to locate scholarly papers by specific researchers. The results return structured metadata including publication titles, abstracts, and available full-text links.

What databases are available for computer science literature search?

Computer science literature search accesses databases like arXiv, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar. It aggregates results with raw metadata from each queried source, covering topics from machine learning to software engineering.