paper-search

Search academic databases concurrently with date range and source filters.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/ResearchStudio --skill paper-search-microsoft
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Skill: paper-search
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/ResearchStudio/tree/main/ResearchStudio-Idea/skills/paper_search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/ResearchStudio --skill paper-search-microsoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires arxiv, dblp, open_alex, openreview, semantic_scholar, crossref, model_knowledge, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of searching academic papers by enabling users to specify date ranges and select specific sources for their search, thus saving time in the literature review process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Concurrent Source Searching: Search across multiple academic databases simultaneously for comprehensive results.
  • Date Range Filtering: Easily filter papers by publication dates to focus on recent research.
  • Source Selection: Choose from a range of sources like arXiv, DBLP, Semantic Scholar, etc., to tailor the search to specific requirements.
  • Use Case: When a user needs to find recent papers on a particular topic, like 'neural networks in computer vision', they can use this Skill to search across arXiv and Semantic Scholar with a specific date range.

Quick Start

Search for papers on 'neural networks in computer vision' published between 2020 and 2023 using the arXiv and Semantic Scholar sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers across multiple databases at once?

You can search academic papers across multiple databases concurrently by specifying a query, a date range, and target sources. This concurrent source searching queries platforms like arXiv, DBLP, and Semantic Scholar simultaneously to compile comprehensive literature review results.

Can I filter academic paper search results by a specific publication date range?

Yes, you can filter academic paper search results by publication date range. Specifying start and end dates narrows the search to focus on recent research or specific time periods across the selected academic databases.

What academic databases can I select for filtering my literature search?

You can select from academic databases including arXiv, DBLP, OpenAlex, OpenReview, Semantic Scholar, and Crossref. Source selection allows you to tailor the search to specific academic platforms and narrow the search results to relevant repositories.

What is the best way to find recent neural network papers on arXiv and Semantic Scholar?

The best way to find recent papers is to use concurrent source searching with date range filtering. By selecting arXiv and Semantic Scholar as sources and specifying your topic and dates, you efficiently retrieve targeted academic literature without manual database queries.

Does this paper search tool require specific API access points to function?

Yes, this paper search tool requires multiple API access points and concurrent processing capabilities to function. It connects directly to the external academic database APIs to execute concurrent searches and retrieve matching papers efficiently.

Why should I use concurrent academic database searching instead of querying sources individually?

Concurrent academic database searching saves time in the literature review process by querying multiple platforms simultaneously. Instead of manually filtering dates and sources across individual repositories, you receive consolidated results optimized for comprehensive research.

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