What problem does it solve?
This Skill simplifies the process of downloading academic papers, searching for research literature, managing citations, and accessing institutional resources, providing a streamlined solution for researchers and students.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Academic Paper Download: Retrieve and download full-text PDFs from various sources, including publishers, open access, and institutional access.
- Literature Search: Search for papers by keywords, authors, or DOI using OpenAlex.
- Citation Management: Export citations in BibTeX, RIS, or EndNote formats.
- WebVPN Management: Access subscription papers through institutional proxies like WebVPN, CARSI, and EZProxy.
- Use Case: A researcher needs to download a specific paper. They can use this Skill by providing the DOI or URL, and it will automatically attempt to download the paper using various sources.
Quick Start
Use the scansci-pdf skill to download a paper with DOI '10.1038/nature12373'.