semantic-scholar

Search peer-reviewed journal and conference papers via the Semantic Scholar API.

2|Updated Aug 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/goupup-ai/miccai25 --skill semantic-scholar-goupup-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/goupup-ai/miccai25/tree/main/ARIS/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/goupup-ai/miccai25 --skill semantic-scholar-goupup-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fills the gap of preprint-only repositories like arXiv by enabling users to find peer-reviewed, published journal and conference papers from major publishers (IEEE, ACM, Springer, etc.), along with critical metadata including citation counts, venue details, and TLDR summaries that are not available for preprints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Published Venue Search: Retrieves only peer-reviewed published papers, excluding preprints, to support academic work that requires citing refereed literature.
  • Rich Metadata Access: Returns citation counts, publication venue type (journal or conference), TLDR summaries, DOI links, and arXiv cross-references for each result to help assess paper quality and locate full texts.
  • Use Case: When conducting a literature review for a journal submission and needing to filter for high-impact, peer-reviewed work, use this skill to search for relevant papers, sort by citation count, and access canonical DOI links for proper referencing.

Quick Start

Use the semantic-scholar skill to find 10 highly-cited conference papers on medical image segmentation published after 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions about semantic-scholar

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

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How do I find peer-reviewed published venue papers instead of just preprints?

To find peer-reviewed published venue papers instead of preprints, search major academic publishers via the Semantic Scholar API to retrieve journal and conference papers with citation counts and venue metadata.

What is the best way to do a literature review with citation analysis for computer science?

The best way to do a literature review with citation analysis for computer science is querying published venue papers to filter high-impact refereed work, sort by citation count, and access DOI links for proper referencing.

Can I get TLDR summaries and DOI links when searching for academic research papers?

Yes, you can get TLDR summaries and DOI links when searching for academic research papers, as the search returns structured results including TLDR summaries, canonical DOI links, and arXiv cross-references for each item.

Does this paper search exclude arXiv preprints for evidence-based research?

Yes, this paper search excludes arXiv preprints for evidence-based research by retrieving only peer-reviewed published journal and conference papers, filling the gap left by preprint-only repositories.

How do I locate highly-cited conference papers on medical image segmentation published after 2020?

To locate highly-cited conference papers on medical image segmentation published after 2020, use the Semantic Scholar skill to search for relevant venue papers and filter results by citation count and publication year.