semantic-scholar

Query the Semantic Scholar API for venue papers with citation counts and metadata.

1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lingrongye/federated-learning --skill semantic-scholar-lingrongye
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Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/Lingrongye/federated-learning/tree/main/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lingrongye/federated-learning --skill semantic-scholar-lingrongye

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Semantic Scholar provides access to published venue papers with metadata and citation counts. This Skill enables efficient discovery of conference and journal literature via the Semantic Scholar API and complements arXiv searches by surfacing venue-level information and TLDRs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover published venue papers (IEEE, ACM, Springer, etc.) with citations and venue metadata.
  • De-duplicate results that are also available on arXiv, surfacing venue-only literature when appropriate.
  • Apply default filters like fields of study and publication types to minimize noise; supports overrides for max results, year ranges, and sort-by-citations.

Quick Start

Query the Semantic Scholar API for a topic to fetch venue papers with metadata, citations, and TLDR.

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 venue papers with citation counts for a literature survey?

Querying the Semantic Scholar API retrieves published venue papers with metadata, citation counts, and venue details for literature surveys. It surfaces conference and journal literature from publishers like IEEE, ACM, and Springer to support scholarly research.

What is the best way to search for journal and conference papers while filtering out arXiv preprints?

Searching for journal and conference papers via Semantic Scholar de-duplicates arXiv results, surfacing venue-only literature with metadata and citation counts. This ensures your scholarly research query targets peer-reviewed publications rather than preprints.

Can I filter literature search results by minimum citations, year, and fields of study?

Yes, you can filter literature search results by applying optional query modifiers like minimum citations, year ranges, publication types, and fields of study. These filters minimize noise and refine venue paper discovery for scholarly research queries.

How many venue paper results does a Semantic Scholar literature query return by default?

A literature query via the Semantic Scholar API returns a default of 10 venue paper results. This default maximum results setting can be overridden to retrieve more published papers with metadata and citation counts as needed.

Does the Semantic Scholar paper search work without external dependencies or API keys?

The Semantic Scholar paper search operates using a fetch script or inline fallback without requiring external dependencies. It directly queries the Semantic Scholar API to retrieve published venue papers, metadata, and citation counts for research queries.