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paper-source-finder

Find academic papers and verify publication type and venue ranking.

Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#academic search#pdf download#DOI lookup#paper verification#venue ranking#metadata export
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ricardo-Vae/codex-research-skills --skill paper-source-finder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-source-finder
Source: https://github.com/Ricardo-Vae/codex-research-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-source-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ricardo-Vae/codex-research-skills --skill paper-source-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find academic papers and then verify whether each result is a journal article, conference paper, or preprint—while also attaching venue and ranking information when available, plus optionally downloading only directly accessible PDFs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paper discovery & verification: search by topic, title, DOI, author, or venue and verify publication type conservatively (journal vs conference vs preprint).
  • Venue ranking framework matching: select the appropriate ranking framework (e.g., CCF/CORE/ABS/JCR) based on field, and return ranking or explicitly unknown when not verifiable.
  • Structured outputs + optional PDF acquisition: return structured metadata (table/CSV/JSON) and download PDFs only when the user explicitly requests and the link is lawfully accessible.

Quick Start

Use paper-source-finder to find the top 10 high-quality papers about retrieval-augmented generation, include only journal papers with Q1-tier venues when available, and return a Markdown table with source and PDF links when directly downloadable.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-source-finder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find academic papers and verify if they are from a Q1 journal or top conference?▼

To find academic papers and verify venue rankings, search by topic, title, or DOI. The tool validates publication type conservatively and matches venues against frameworks like CCF, CORE, ABS, or JCR to return tier rankings or explicitly mark them as unknown.

What is the best way to look up a paper by DOI and check its publication type?▼

The best way to look up a paper by DOI is to use the exact DOI lookup feature. It retrieves structured metadata and conservatively verifies whether the publication type is a journal article, conference paper, or preprint.

Can I download PDFs directly when searching for academic papers?▼

Yes, you can download PDFs directly, but only when explicitly requested and if the file is lawfully and directly accessible. The tool returns PDF URLs alongside source URLs in structured outputs like Markdown tables or JSON.

How do I filter academic search results to only include high-ranking venues?▼

You can filter academic search results by applying optional ranking thresholds. Specify your desired framework (e.g., CCF or JCR) and tier (e.g., Q1) to restrict results to high-ranking venues when available.

Does this tool export structured metadata for found papers into CSV or JSON?▼

Yes, the tool exports structured metadata for found papers into CSV or JSON formats. It produces structured outputs containing publication type, venue ranking, source URLs, and direct PDF links when applicable.

What happens when a venue ranking framework cannot be verified for a specific paper?▼

When a venue ranking framework cannot be verified for a specific paper, the tool explicitly returns the ranking status as unknown. This conservative approach ensures metadata accuracy without guessing the publication tier.

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