semantic-scholar

Find published papers and venue metadata via the Semantic Scholar API.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jandan138/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill semantic-scholar-jandan138
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/jandan138/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/tree/main/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jandan138/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill semantic-scholar-jandan138

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers locate published venue papers (journal/conference) using the Semantic Scholar API, complementing arXiv preprints with citations, venue metadata, and TLDR where available.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-source literature search: queries for IEEE, ACM, Springer, and other venues beyond arXiv.
  • Citation and venue metadata: returns citation counts, venue names, publication year, and authors to aid quick appraisal.
  • Use Case: when preparing a literature review, search for papers on a topic and compare venues, years, and citation impact to identify foundational works.

Quick Start

Enter your topic in the prompt and run the semantic scholar search to fetch results.

Frequently Asked Questions about semantic-scholar

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find published journal and conference papers beyond arXiv preprints?

To find published journal and conference papers beyond arXiv preprints, search using the Semantic Scholar API to return venue metadata, citation counts, and publication years for peer-reviewed articles.

Can I filter literature search results by minimum citations and year?

You can filter literature search results by applying minimum citations, publication year, and fields of study constraints to your Semantic Scholar API query to isolate foundational works.

How do I look up paper metadata using a DOI or ArXiv ID?

To look up paper metadata using a DOI or ArXiv ID, parse the identifier within your Semantic Scholar query to fetch specific venue names, authors, and TLDR summaries.

What is the best way to avoid duplicate papers when searching across arXiv and Semantic Scholar?

The best way to avoid duplicate papers when searching across arXiv and Semantic Scholar is to deduplicate results against arXiv queries, returning venue-only metadata when no preprint exists.

Does Semantic Scholar search work for finding papers from IEEE and ACM venues?

Semantic Scholar search works for finding papers from IEEE, ACM, and Springer venues by querying its API to retrieve published articles with their corresponding citation counts and venue metadata.