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semantic-scholar

Query the Semantic Scholar API for citation-ranked papers with venue and bibliographic metadata.

Updated May 20, 2026
Search Tags:#literature search#semantic scholar#doi#research discovery#conference papers#journal articles#citation count
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lightrain-a/medtrace-aris --skill semantic-scholar-lightrain-a
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/lightrain-a/medtrace-aris/tree/main/.vendor/aris/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lightrain-a/medtrace-aris --skill semantic-scholar-lightrain-a

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you discover and compare published journal and conference papers by searching Semantic Scholar for venues, citation counts, and structured metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Published-literature search: Look up venue papers (IEEE, ACM, Springer, etc.) for topic research beyond arXiv preprints.
  • Citation- and venue-aware results: Surface citationCount, publication venue, publication year, authors, type (journal vs conference), and DOI links.
  • Paper detail fetching + de-dup guidance: Retrieve full details for a specific DOI/ID and flag when a result also exists on arXiv (without re-fetching).

Quick Start

Use the semantic-scholar skill to search for venue papers on your topic and return the top results with citation counts, venue metadata, DOI links, and TLDR/abstract context.

Frequently Asked Questions about semantic-scholar

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find highly cited journal and conference papers for a specific research topic?▼

To find highly cited journal and conference papers, query the Semantic Scholar API by topic to retrieve citation-ranked results, complete with venue metadata, publication year, authors, and DOI links.

Can I look up a specific published paper using its DOI?▼

Yes, you can look up a specific published paper using its DOI. The search retrieves full bibliographic details for the DOI provided, fetching metadata like TLDR, abstract, and open-access PDF availability.

How do I filter published literature search results by citation count and year?▼

You can filter published literature search results using configurable parameters for minimum citations, year ranges, publication type, fields of study, and sorting modes to refine your research discovery.

Does the search include preprints or only published venue papers?▼

The search focuses on published journal and conference papers from venues like IEEE and ACM. It also identifies arXiv mirror duplicates via externalIds.ArXiv and flags them without re-fetching the preprint data.

What bibliographic metadata is returned for each discovered research paper?▼

Each discovered research paper returns structured metadata including DOI links, citation count, publication venue, publication year, authors, publication type, open-access PDF availability, and a TLDR or abstract.

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