pm-paper-detail

Extract structured metadata from PubMed articles by PMID.

19|6|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cookjohn/pm-skills --skill pm-paper-detail
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Skill: pm-paper-detail
Source: https://github.com/cookjohn/pm-skills/tree/main/skills/pm-paper-detail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cookjohn/pm-skills --skill pm-paper-detail

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide a single-command way to fetch and present comprehensive, structured metadata for a PubMed article so users do not need to manually inspect HTML or XML records.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Metadata Extraction: Parses NCBI efetch XML to extract title, sectioned abstract, authors with affiliations, MeSH terms, keywords, publication types, grants, and identifiers (DOI, PMCID).
  • Citation and Journal Details: Returns journal title, ISO abbreviation, ISSN, volume, issue, pages, and publication date for citation checking and reference management.
  • Use Cases: Ideal for literature review curation, verifying citations, preparing reading lists, and feeding reference managers like Zotero.

Quick Start

Request /pm-paper-detail 35641793 to retrieve the paper's full metadata in structured form.

Frequently Asked Questions about pm-paper-detail

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve complete PubMed metadata for a single PMID?

To retrieve complete PubMed metadata for a single PMID, use this Skill to parse NCBI efetch XML. It extracts structured fields including title, sectioned abstract, authors with affiliations, MeSH terms, keywords, grants, and DOI.

Can I extract sectioned abstracts and MeSH terms from PubMed literature for Zotero export?

Yes, you can extract sectioned abstracts and MeSH terms from PubMed literature for Zotero export workflows. The Skill returns structured metadata fields specifically designed to feed reference managers like Zotero.

What is the best way to automate PubMed citation checking for literature reviews?

The best way to automate PubMed citation checking for literature reviews is by requesting metadata retrieval via a single PMID. This returns journal titles, ISO abbreviations, ISSN, volume, issue, pages, and publication dates.

Does this PubMed metadata extraction tool return grant and publication type details?

Yes, this PubMed metadata extraction tool returns grant and publication type details. By parsing the NCBI efetch XML, it structures all available article data including identifiers like DOI and PMCID.

When do I need to parse NCBI efetch XML for PubMed article details?

You need to parse NCBI efetch XML for PubMed article details when preparing reading lists or verifying citations without manually inspecting HTML records. It provides a single-command way to fetch comprehensive metadata.