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pubmed-database

Execute complex biomedical literature queries and retrieve article data from PubMed via API.

Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#API#metadata#systematic review#literature search#pubmed#biomedical#meSH
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npx skills add https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge --skill pubmed-database-imad-oute
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Skill: pubmed-database
Source: https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge/tree/main/OpenSource-Projects/claude-scientific-skills/scientific-skills/pubmed-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge --skill pubmed-database-imad-oute

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill facilitates direct interaction with the PubMed API for biomedical literature search and data retrieval, streamlining research workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advanced Search Query Construction: Build complex queries using Boolean logic, field tags, and MeSH terms for precise literature searches.
  • Programmatic Data Access: Retrieve article metadata, abstracts, and citations via the E-utilities API for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
  • Use Case: Researchers can fetch all recent articles on diabetes treatment by constructing tailored queries and extracting the relevant citations and abstracts automatically.

Quick Start

Use the pubmed-database skill to search for recent studies on cardiovascular disease and export the list of PMIDs.

Frequently Asked Questions about pubmed-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search PubMed for biomedical literature using MeSH terms and Boolean logic?▼

To search PubMed for biomedical literature, you construct advanced queries using Boolean logic, field tags, and MeSH terms to execute precise literature searches and retrieve relevant article information programmatically.

Can I retrieve article abstracts and citations from PubMed automatically for a systematic review?▼

Yes, retrieving article abstracts and citations for systematic reviews is possible through programmatic E-utilities API calls, which fetch article metadata automatically to support meta-analyses and bibliometric research.

What is the best way to conduct a biomedical literature search for meta-analyses?▼

The best way to conduct a biomedical literature search for meta-analyses is to build complex queries with MeSH terms and Boolean logic, then use programmatic API access to extract all relevant citations and abstracts.

Do I need API access to extract PMIDs and metadata for bibliometric research?▼

Yes, you need programmatic API access to extract PMIDs and metadata for bibliometric research, as the Skill executes complex queries via the E-utilities API to retrieve specific article information automatically.

Does this PubMed search approach work for large-scale systematic reviews?▼

This PubMed search approach works for large-scale systematic reviews by leveraging programmatic E-utilities API calls to handle complex query construction and bulk retrieval of article metadata, abstracts, and citations.

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