Semantic Scholar Lookup

Retrieve paper metadata, citation networks, and related literature via Semantic Scholar API.

30|5|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill semantic-scholar-lookup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Semantic Scholar Lookup
Source: https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins/tree/main/plugins/asta/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill semantic-scholar-lookup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and students often struggle to quickly access detailed metadata, citation networks, and relevant literature for scientific papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lookup Paper Details: Retrieve metadata such as title, authors, abstract, and publication info using identifiers like DOI or arXiv ID.
  • Search for Literature: Find papers on specific topics or keywords, along with recent publication data.
  • Explore Citation Networks: Identify papers citing a given work or find influential authors' publications.
  • Use Case: A user queries “find papers citing GPT-3,” and the skill provides a list of recent citing papers with publication details.

Quick Start

Query Semantic Scholar with "transformers attention" and get recent related papers in human-readable or machine-friendly format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Semantic Scholar Lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find scientific research papers using a DOI or arXiv ID?

You can find scientific research papers by querying with specific identifiers like DOI or arXiv ID to retrieve metadata such as title, authors, abstract, and publication info.

How do I find papers citing a specific publication?

To find papers citing a specific publication, you can explore citation networks to identify recent works that reference a given paper, providing publication details for comprehensive literature exploration.

Can I search for academic literature using just keywords?

Yes, you can search for academic literature using keywords to find papers on specific topics, returning recent publication data and relevant literature in human-readable or machine-friendly formats.

Do I need special dependencies to lookup metadata via the Semantic Scholar API?

You do not need special dependencies to lookup metadata via the Semantic Scholar API, as the skill uses standard Python libraries and HTTP API calls for basic retrieval operations.

What is the best way to explore citation networks for academic papers?

The best way to explore citation networks for academic papers is to query citation relationships across multiple identifiers, allowing you to identify citing works and influential authors' publications.