semantic-scholar

Search Semantic Scholar for published papers by topic or identifier.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mang30/myskills --skill semantic-scholar-mang30
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/Mang30/myskills/tree/main/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mang30/myskills --skill semantic-scholar-mang30

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you locate and compare published journal and conference papers (not just arXiv preprints) by searching Semantic Scholar results with venue metadata and citation counts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Published-venue discovery: Search for IEEE/ACM/Springer (and similar) papers by topic or by DOI / Semantic Scholar / Corpus ID.
  • Evidence-driven ranking: Prioritize results using citation counts and show key bibliographic fields like venue, year, authors, and paper type.
  • arXiv cross-awareness: Detect whether a returned paper also has an associated arXiv version and label it accordingly, without duplicating the arXiv retrieval flow.
  • Use Case: When you need credible, peer-reviewed work for a literature review, you can query a topic and quickly identify highly cited, venue-specific papers to cite.

Quick Start

Use semantic-scholar to search published venue papers for a topic with citation-ranked results by running: /semantic-scholar "query" .

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 published papers for a literature review?

To find highly cited published papers, search Semantic Scholar by topic to retrieve venue-specific journal and conference papers. Results are ranked using citation counts and include key bibliographic fields like venue, year, and authors.

Can I look up a specific research paper using its DOI?

Yes, you can resolve a specific research paper by providing its DOI, Semantic Scholar ID, or CorpusId. This single-paper detail lookup returns metadata including the publication venue, citation count, and authors.

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

You can filter literature search results by applying optional overrides for year range and citation thresholds. Default semantic filters for fields of study and publication types are also applied to ensure relevant published venue papers.

Does Semantic Scholar include arXiv preprints in its search results?

Search results focus on published journal and conference papers rather than arXiv preprints. However, the tool detects if a returned paper has an associated arXiv version and labels it accordingly without duplicating retrieval.

What is the best way to search for peer-reviewed IEEE and ACM papers by topic?

The best way to search for IEEE, ACM, and Springer papers is to query Semantic Scholar by topic. It filters for published venue papers and displays key bibliographic fields like venue, year, and citation counts.

How many research papers can I retrieve in a single literature search query?

You can control the number of research papers retrieved by applying an optional max results override. This allows you to adjust the volume of citation-ranked published venue papers returned for your topic query.