quasi:download

Download academic books via MD5 and papers via DOI or URL.

2|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/giraphant/quasi --skill quasi-download
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Skill: quasi:download
Source: https://github.com/giraphant/quasi/tree/main/skills/download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/giraphant/quasi --skill quasi-download

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a direct and reliable way to download academic books and papers when you already have their identifiers, bypassing the need for manual searching and download attempts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Book Acquisition: Download books from Anna's Archive using their MD5 hash.
  • Paper Acquisition: Download academic papers via DOI or URL, with a robust cascade including Open Access sources, Sci-Hub, institutional proxies (EZProxy), and the Wayback Machine.
  • Use Case: You have a list of DOIs for papers you need for your research. Use this Skill to download them all, and it will intelligently try multiple sources to get the PDFs for you.

Quick Start

Use the download skill to acquire the paper with DOI 10.1177/1357034X09337767.

Frequently Asked Questions about quasi:download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download academic papers using a DOI?

To download academic papers using a DOI, provide the identifier to trigger a multi-source cascade. The system automatically attempts direct downloads, Open Access repositories, Sci-Hub, institutional EZProxy authentication, and Wayback Machine archives to retrieve the PDF.

Can I download books from Anna's Archive using an MD5 hash?

Yes, you can download books from Anna's Archive using an MD5 hash. Provide the specific MD5 hash identifier for the academic book, and the system will acquire the file directly from the Anna's Archive source.

What is the best way to batch download multiple research papers?

The best way to batch download research papers is by using manifest files. Provide a manifest file containing the list of DOIs or URLs, and the system will process them in bulk, automatically trying multiple sources for each entry.

How does the Wayback Machine help acquire papers that are no longer available?

The Wayback Machine helps acquire papers by acting as an archival fallback within the download cascade. If direct downloads, Open Access repositories, and Sci-Hub fail, the system queries the Wayback Machine for archived snapshots of the URL.

Can I use institutional EZProxy authentication to get papers behind paywalls?

Yes, you can use institutional EZProxy authentication to get papers behind paywalls. The system supports EZProxy authentication within its source cascade, allowing you to retrieve materials through your institutional access permissions.

Do I need a Python requests library to run this Skill?

Yes, you need the Python requests library installed to run this Skill. The requests package is the required dependency for handling the HTTP connections and multi-source cascade routing during the document acquisition process.