pubmed-search

Search PubMed via NCBI Entrez and BioPython for ranked biomedical literature metadata.

401|53|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Runchuan-BU/BioClaw --skill pubmed-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pubmed-search
Source: https://github.com/Runchuan-BU/BioClaw/tree/main/.claude/skills/pubmed-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Runchuan-BU/BioClaw --skill pubmed-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually searching PubMed by programmatically locating, fetching, and summarizing relevant biomedical literature so researchers can quickly discover and reference key papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Query Construction: Supports keyword, title-specific, journal, date, and publication-type filters for precise searches.
  • Metadata & Abstract Retrieval: Fetches PMIDs, titles, first authors, journal names, publication years, and trimmed abstracts for top results.
  • Chat-Ready Formatting: Produces concise, WhatsApp-friendly result lists with links and follow-up suggestions such as summary or related-paper searches.
  • Use Cases: Finding recent studies on a technique, assembling references for a manuscript, or triaging literature to identify review articles and key experimental reports.

Quick Start

Search PubMed for recent CRISPR delivery methods and return the top five results with PMIDs, title, first author, journal, year, and a brief abstract.

Frequently Asked Questions about pubmed-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search PubMed for biomedical literature and get PMIDs with abstracts?

To search PubMed for biomedical literature, construct a query using keywords, journal names, dates, and publication-type filters. The Skill uses NCBI Entrez via BioPython to perform esearch and efetch, returning PMIDs, titles, first authors, journal names, publication years, and trimmed abstracts with PubMed URLs.

Can I filter PubMed literature searches by publication type and date range?

Yes, you can filter PubMed literature searches by publication type and date range. The Skill supports targeted query construction with title-specific, journal, date, and publication-type filters to locate relevant biomedical papers and retrieve ranked article identifiers and metadata.

What's the best way to retrieve PubMed article metadata for assembling manuscript references?

The best way to retrieve PubMed article metadata for references is using a programmatic search that fetches PMIDs, titles, first authors, journal names, publication years, and abstracts. This Skill formats results into concise lists with links, enabling quick triage of review articles and experimental reports.

Does BioPython Entrez support fetching full abstracts and PubMed URLs for search results?

Yes, BioPython Entrez supports fetching abstracts and PubMed URLs. The Skill applies NCBI Entrez esearch and efetch to retrieve trimmed abstracts, article identifiers, and metadata, then outputs chat-ready result lists with direct PubMed URLs and follow-up summary suggestions.

How to find recent review articles on a specific biomedical topic using PubMed?

To find recent review articles on a specific biomedical topic, search PubMed with keyword filters and a review publication-type constraint. The Skill locates and ranks matching literature, returning PMIDs, titles, authors, journal names, years, and abstracts for quick topical surveys.

What are the limitations of using Entrez esearch for PubMed literature discovery?

Using Entrez esearch for PubMed literature discovery limits results to ranked article identifiers and trimmed abstracts rather than full-text papers. The Skill focuses on metadata retrieval and literature triage, producing concise summaries with links instead of complete publication text.