semantic-scholar

Discover published papers and retrieve metadata from Semantic Scholar.

2|1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/raja21068/AutoResearch --skill semantic-scholar-raja21068
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Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/raja21068/AutoResearch/tree/main/skills/aris/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raja21068/AutoResearch --skill semantic-scholar-raja21068

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires urllib, python3.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you discover published journal and conference papers (beyond arXiv) with reliable venue metadata, citation counts, and quick summaries so you can ground your research in peer-reviewed work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Venue paper discovery: Search by topic or by known identifiers (DOI, Semantic Scholar ID, CorpusId) to quickly locate relevant published work.
  • Citation-aware ranking: Prioritize results using Semantic Scholar’s citation counts and optionally filter for high-impact papers (e.g., minimum citations, recent years).
  • Details-first retrieval: Fetch full metadata for a specific paper and present DOI links, venue/type (journal vs conference), authors, fields, and available TLDR/abstract.

Quick Start

Use the semantic-scholar skill to search for IEEE and ACM journal/conference papers about “graph neural networks for molecular property prediction” and return the top results with citations and venue information.

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 journal and conference papers?

To find highly cited published papers, search by topic query or identifiers like DOI to retrieve metadata. Results are prioritized using citation counts and filtered by venue type, allowing you to quickly locate impactful journal and conference literature.

Can I use a DOI lookup to fetch specific research paper metadata?

Yes, you can use DOI lookup to fetch specific research paper metadata. By querying with direct identifiers such as DOI, Semantic Scholar ID, or CorpusId, the skill returns full details including authors, venue, and available TLDR or abstract.

What is the best way to discover peer-reviewed literature beyond arXiv?

Discovering peer-reviewed literature beyond arXiv involves querying the Semantic Scholar database for journal and conference papers. The process applies de-duplication against arXiv via externalIds to ensure you receive reliable, published work with citation counts and venue metadata.

Does this literature search approach filter by fields of study and publication type?

Yes, literature search results are filtered by applying default fields-of-study and publication-type parameters. This ensures that returned journal and conference papers match your research scenario, whether you need broad topic exploration or venue-focused filtering.

How do I prioritize research discovery results by citation ranking?

Prioritize research discovery results by citation ranking by applying citationCount metadata and optional filters for minimum citations or recent years. This surfaces high-impact, peer-reviewed papers at the top of your search results for better grounding.

Do I need Python and urllib to perform Semantic Scholar paper discovery?

Yes, you need Python and urllib to perform Semantic Scholar paper discovery. These dependencies are required to handle the HTTP requests for querying topics or direct identifiers and retrieving the published paper metadata from the API.