search-papers

Query the arXiv API and save paper metadata as JSON files.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/idealutopia00/Auto_research --skill search-papers
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Skill: search-papers
Source: https://github.com/idealutopia00/Auto_research/tree/main/skills/search-papers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/idealutopia00/Auto_research --skill search-papers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the discovery of relevant arXiv papers for a specified domain and saves their metadata as JSON for easy review and cataloging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated discovery: fetches papers from arXiv using a domain and query, and returns structured data including id, title, authors, abstract, published date, categories, and URLs.
  • Metadata persistence: stores per-paper JSON files under workspace/DOMAIN/papers and maintains a combined index for quick lookup.
  • Flexible workflows: supports domain-based exploration, targeted queries, and optional PDF downloads via a --download flag.

Quick Start

Run the /search-papers machine_learning "attention mechanism" to fetch papers and populate workspace/papers.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-papers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search arXiv papers and save the metadata automatically?

To search arXiv papers and save metadata automatically, provide a domain and a quoted search query to fetch structured data including id, title, authors, abstract, and published date. The tool queries the arXiv API and saves per-paper JSON files within your workspace directory.

Can I download arXiv PDFs along with the structured metadata?

Yes, you can download arXiv PDFs along with structured metadata by including the optional --download flag in your query. This retrieves the paper information and fetches the full PDF documents directly into your specified workspace storage.

What is the best way to organize arXiv paper metadata for a specific research domain?

The best way to organize arXiv paper metadata for a specific research domain is using domain-based exploration. The tool automatically stores per-paper JSON files under a dedicated workspace directory and maintains a combined index for quick lookup and cataloging.

How do I limit the number of arXiv papers returned from a domain search query?

You can limit the number of arXiv papers returned from a domain search query by applying the optional --max N flag. This constrains the API request to fetch only the specified number of top relevant papers matching your search terms.

Does this arXiv search tool require any external API dependencies to function?

No, this arXiv search tool does not require external API dependencies to function. It operates independently by directly querying the public arXiv API, parsing arguments, and managing structured JSON outputs within the local workspace environment.