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scansci-pdf

Download academic papers by DOI, arXiv ID, or keyword and export citations.

Updated Jun 18, 2026
Search Tags:#citations#download#arXiv#DOI#academic paper#WebVPN
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liujiayi3703/scientific-research-skills --skill scansci-pdf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scansci-pdf
Source: https://github.com/liujiayi3703/scientific-research-skills/tree/main/library/skills/scansci-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liujiayi3703/scientific-research-skills --skill scansci-pdf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, BeautifulSoup, pdfplumber, PyYAML, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of downloading academic papers, searching research literature, and managing citations, saving researchers valuable time and effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic Paper Download: Download papers using DOI, arXiv ID, or keyword search.
  • Citation Export: Export citations in BibTeX, RIS, or EndNote formats.
  • Batch Download: Download multiple papers from a DOI list or .bib file.
  • WebVPN Integration: Use institutional access for accessing paywalled articles.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to download a specific paper. They can use the Skill by providing the DOI or arXiv ID, and the Skill will download the paper and export the citation.

Quick Start

Use the scansci-pdf skill to download the paper with DOI '10.1038/nature12373'.

Frequently Asked Questions about scansci-pdf

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download academic papers using a DOI or arXiv ID?▼

Downloading academic papers using a DOI or arXiv ID requires providing the identifier to the skill, which then automates fetching the PDF and exporting the citation. This streamlines literature retrieval by handling search and download automatically.

Can I batch download multiple academic papers from a DOI list?▼

Batch downloading multiple academic papers is supported by providing a list of DOIs or a .bib file. The skill processes these batch inputs to automatically retrieve corresponding PDFs and manage their citations simultaneously.

Does this tool work with WebVPN to access paywalled articles?▼

The tool works with WebVPN integration to access paywalled articles by connecting through your institutional access. This enables the download of restricted academic papers that require a university network connection.

What citation formats can I export for academic papers?▼

Citations for academic papers can be exported in BibTeX, RIS, or EndNote formats. The skill automates citation management by generating these format files alongside downloaded PDFs for seamless integration into research workflows.

Do I need Python libraries installed to parse PDF files?▼

Specific Python libraries installed are required to parse PDF files, including requests, BeautifulSoup, pdfplumber, and PyYAML. These dependencies enable the skill to perform web scraping and extract text from downloaded academic papers.

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