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pubmed-multi-source-search

Search PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex with query expansion and deduplication.

24|8|Updated Dec 2, 2025
Search Tags:#pubmed#core#openalex#literature-search#semantic-scholar#multisource#europe-pmc
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/u9401066/pubmed-search-mcp --skill pubmed-multi-source-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pubmed-multi-source-search
Source: https://github.com/u9401066/pubmed-search-mcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/pubmed-multi-source-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/u9401066/pubmed-search-mcp --skill pubmed-multi-source-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cross-database literature searching is time-consuming and prone to incomplete coverage. This Skill unifies queries across PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex to streamline comprehensive evidence gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified multi-source search across major academic databases for faster reviews.
  • Ideal for systematic reviews, cross-disciplinary scans, and trend analysis.
  • Use Case: A researcher rapidly aggregates evidence on a topic from multiple sources to support a manuscript.

Quick Start

Ask it to run a cross-source search for your topic across PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex.

Frequently Asked Questions about pubmed-multi-source-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search multiple academic databases like PubMed and Semantic Scholar at the same time?▼

A multi-source literature search unifies queries across PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex. It automatically applies query expansion, deduplication, and result fusion to streamline comprehensive evidence gathering.

What is the best way to deduplicate results when aggregating literature from different sources?▼

Multi-source literature search handles deduplication automatically by fusing results from PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex. It applies source scoring and ranking to deliver clean, comprehensive evidence.

Can I use this multi-source search for systematic reviews and cross-disciplinary scans?▼

Yes, multi-source literature searching is ideal for systematic reviews, cross-disciplinary scans, and rapid topic exploration. It streamlines evidence gathering and supports optional full-text availability checks across major databases.

Do I need API keys to search across PubMed, CORE, and OpenAlex databases?▼

The metadata does not specify API key requirements for searching across PubMed, CORE, and OpenAlex. The Skill integrates multi-source searching directly to streamline evidence gathering without detailing external authentication prerequisites.

Does cross-database literature searching check for full-text availability?▼

Yes, multi-source literature searching supports optional full-text availability checks during result fusion. This helps researchers verify accessible evidence when aggregating sources from PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex.

How does query expansion work when scanning multiple academic databases?▼

Query expansion in multi-source literature searching broadens original terms to improve coverage across PubMed, Europe PMC, CORE, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex. It enhances cross-disciplinary scans and rapid topic exploration before deduplication and ranking.

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