semantic-scholar

Search Semantic Scholar for academic papers and citation metadata.

27|3|Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sjtuytc/ResearchMathAgent --skill semantic-scholar-sjtuytc
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Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/sjtuytc/ResearchMathAgent/tree/main/.claude/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sjtuytc/ResearchMathAgent --skill semantic-scholar-sjtuytc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers find published academic literature beyond preprints by searching Semantic Scholar for venue papers, citation data, and publication metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Published Paper Discovery: Search journal and conference publications from sources indexed by Semantic Scholar with venue information and citation counts.
  • Research Metadata Retrieval: Fetch paper details including authors, DOI, abstracts, TLDR summaries, open access links, and arXiv relationships.
  • Use Case: A researcher investigating machine learning methods can use this Skill to locate highly cited conference and journal papers, compare publication quality, and avoid duplicating arXiv searches.

Quick Start

Use the semantic-scholar skill to find published papers about graph neural networks with citation counts and venue details.

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 research papers with citation counts and venue details?

You can find published academic papers by searching Semantic Scholar, which retrieves journal articles, conference publications, citation metadata, authors, and venue details to support literature discovery and publication quality comparison.

Can I retrieve publication metadata using a DOI?

Yes, you can retrieve publication metadata using a DOI search. This fetches paper details including authors, abstracts, TLDR summaries, open access links, and related arXiv identifiers associated with that specific publication.

What is the best way to search for academic literature beyond arXiv preprints?

Searching Semantic Scholar is the best way to locate published venue papers beyond arXiv preprints, allowing you to filter for journal articles, retrieve TLDR summaries, and analyze citation counts for peer-reviewed publications.

How do I conduct a literature review using academic search metadata?

You conduct a literature review by using Semantic Scholar searches to gather publication metadata, abstracts, and citation data, enabling structured filtering of venue-based publications to identify highly cited research papers.

Does this method of finding research papers work for conference publications and journal articles?

Yes, this method works for both conference publications and journal articles. Semantic Scholar indexes venue papers from both sources, allowing you to retrieve citation metadata, abstracts, and publication details for comprehensive research discovery.

What limitations exist when searching for publication metadata and citation data?

Limitations include dependency on Semantic Scholar API access patterns and the index's coverage scope, meaning some publication metadata, citation counts, or venue details may be missing if the source journal or conference is not indexed.