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paper-lookup

Aggregate scholarly literature results across multiple academic databases via API calls.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#preprints#literature-search#scholarly-databases#open-access#research-discovery#doi-lookup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/viniruggeri/applied-dynamical-systems --skill paper-lookup-viniruggeri
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-lookup
Source: https://github.com/viniruggeri/applied-dynamical-systems/tree/main/.agents/skills/paper-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/viniruggeri/applied-dynamical-systems --skill paper-lookup-viniruggeri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill aggregates results from 10 academic paper databases to streamline literature discovery, saving researchers time by consolidating sources in one place.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-database discovery: identify where to search and how to combine results from PubMed, PMC, bioRxiv, medRxiv, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, and Unpaywall.
  • DOI/PMID lookups and abstracts: retrieve identifiers, abstracts, and metadata across databases for targeted queries.
  • Open access and preprint checks: locate OA versions and preprints to ensure full-text access.

Quick Start

Query a topic and have the system search PubMed, OpenAlex, and arXiv for relevant papers.

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 scholarly databases at once for a literature review?▼

Search multiple scholarly databases by aggregating literature results across PubMed, OpenAlex, arXiv, and others to consolidate sources in one place. The system selects appropriate databases, formats queries, executes API calls, and returns combined raw responses.

Can I check the open access status of a paper using a DOI?▼

Check the open access status of a paper by querying Unpaywall and other databases with a DOI. The system performs DOI lookups across aggregated sources to locate OA versions, preprints, abstracts, and full text links.

What is the best way to find preprints across bioRxiv and medRxiv?▼

Find preprints across bioRxiv and medRxiv by running cross-database discovery queries. The system aggregates results from these preprint servers alongside PubMed, Crossref, and Semantic Scholar to streamline research discovery.

Does this literature search tool cover physics and mathematics research on arXiv?▼

This literature search tool covers arXiv alongside nine other databases. It aggregates scholarly literature results across multiple sources, supporting comprehensive queries for physics, mathematics, biology, and general research topics.

How do I retrieve abstracts and metadata for author searches across academic databases?▼

Retrieve abstracts and metadata by executing author searches across OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and PubMed. The system reads database reference files to format queries and returns raw responses containing the requested author records.

What databases are included when I query a topic for cross-database discovery?▼

Cross-database discovery includes PubMed, PMC, bioRxiv, medRxiv, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, and Unpaywall. The system queries these ten sources to provide comprehensive literature results with a record of queried databases.

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