semantic-scholar

Retrieve venue papers with citation data via the Semantic Scholar API.

2|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/satsuki-64/MiniAgentWorkflow --skill semantic-scholar-satsuki-64
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/satsuki-64/MiniAgentWorkflow/tree/main/.skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/satsuki-64/MiniAgentWorkflow --skill semantic-scholar-satsuki-64

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Search for published venue papers and retrieve citation-rich metadata to accelerate literature reviews and research planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Topic or paper ID search against the Semantic Scholar API to surface relevant published works with venue data, year, and citations.
  • De-duplication against arXiv to distinguish venue-only results from preprints, and present TLDR and Open Access where available.
  • Use cases include literature surveys, citation tracking, and venue-based paper discovery for project planning.

Quick Start

Search for your topic on Semantic Scholar using the /semantic-scholar command.

Frequently Asked Questions about semantic-scholar

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

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How do I find published papers with citation counts and venue data?

You can find published papers with citation counts and venue data by querying the Semantic Scholar API via this Skill. It retrieves structured results including venue, year, citations, authors, and DOI for topic-based searches or direct paper IDs.

What is the best way to search for literature while excluding arXiv preprints?

This Skill automatically deduplicates results against arXiv to distinguish venue-only published papers from preprints. It presents the arXiv status alongside venue, citation, and Open Access metadata for each paper.

Can I filter Semantic Scholar literature search results by field of study or publication type?

Yes, this Skill supports field-of-study and publication-type filters when querying the Semantic Scholar API. You can narrow down venue papers by applying these configurable filters to your topic-based search.

Does this Semantic Scholar API search tool require external dependencies or Python packages?

This Semantic Scholar API search tool has no external dependencies. It uses a configurable fetch script with a Python fallback to retrieve citation data and venue metadata without requiring additional package installations.

What paper metadata fields are returned when retrieving citations from Semantic Scholar?

Retrieving citations from Semantic Scholar returns structured metadata including venue, year, citations, authors, DOI, Open Access status, TLDR, and arXiv status. These details are formatted for command-line or UI consumption.