semantic-scholar

Retrieve scholarly papers, authors, citations, and recommendations from Semantic Scholar via the S2 API.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EternisAI/agent-sandbox --skill semantic-scholar-eternisai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/EternisAI/agent-sandbox/tree/main/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EternisAI/agent-sandbox --skill semantic-scholar-eternisai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Semantic Scholar provides a fast, scalable way to search and retrieve academic papers, authors, citations, and recommendations to inform research decisions and literature discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bulk and targeted paper search, author lookup, and citation analysis to build literature briefs.
  • Generate recommendations based on seed papers to discover related work, potential collaborators, and emerging subfields.
  • Use cases include literature reviews, grant applications, and technology trend mapping for research teams.

Quick Start

Query Semantic Scholar for papers and authors related to your topic to start building a literature brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about semantic-scholar

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers and retrieve author details using the Semantic Scholar API?

To search for academic papers and retrieve author details using the Semantic Scholar API, use this skill to handle unauthenticated access and rate limiting while performing bulk searches and targeted lookups for your literature briefs.

Can I get paper recommendations based on seed papers to discover related research?

Yes, you can generate paper recommendations based on seed papers to discover related work. The skill structures the API workflow to provide recommendations that help map emerging subfields and identify potential collaborators.

What is the best way to analyze citations for a literature review without hitting API rate limits?

The best way to analyze citations for a literature review without hitting API rate limits is to use this skill, which manages unauthenticated access and rate limiting automatically while retrieving citation data from Semantic Scholar.

Does this Semantic Scholar skill require an API key for unauthenticated access?

No, an API key is not required for unauthenticated access. The skill handles unauthenticated access to the S2 API natively, managing rate limits and providing helper functions for common data retrieval calls.

How do I build a literature brief for grant applications using scholarly research data?

Build a literature brief for grant applications by querying the Semantic Scholar API through this skill to retrieve scholarly papers, authors, and citations, enabling structured research discovery and diligence for your team.