semantic-scholar

Search Semantic Scholar API for venue metadata, citations, and TLDR summaries.

Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xqinag/ARIS-new --skill semantic-scholar-xqinag
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Skill: semantic-scholar
Source: https://github.com/xqinag/ARIS-new/tree/main/skills/semantic-scholar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xqinag/ARIS-new --skill semantic-scholar-xqinag

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Search published venue papers via the Semantic Scholar API to gather venue metadata, citations, and TLDR.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Published venue search: retrieve journal/conference papers with citation counts, venue metadata, and TLDR.
  • Complementary to arXiv: compare with arXiv results and note duplicates without re-fetching.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to find high-impact conference papers on a topic and quickly view citations and venue details.

Quick Start

Query Semantic Scholar for a topic or DOI to retrieve venue metadata, citation counts, and TLDR summaries.

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 journal papers with citation counts and venue metadata?

To find published journal papers with citation counts and venue metadata, use this Skill to search the Semantic Scholar API. It retrieves conference and journal papers, providing venue details, citation context, and TLDR summaries for high-impact research topics.

Can I search for papers by DOI to retrieve venue data and TLDR summaries?

Yes, you can search for papers by DOI to retrieve venue data and TLDR summaries. The Skill queries the Semantic Scholar API using a DOI or topic, returning structured results that include publication venue metadata and concise TLDR overviews.

What is the difference between searching Semantic Scholar for venue papers versus using arXiv?

Searching Semantic Scholar for venue papers focuses on published conference and journal results with formal venue metadata and citation counts, whereas arXiv provides preprints. This Skill complements arXiv by de-duplicating results against it without re-fetching.

Does the Semantic Scholar search cover IEEE, ACM, and Springer conference publications?

Yes, the Semantic Scholar search covers IEEE, ACM, and Springer conference publications. It queries the API to gather published venue papers across these publishers, retrieving citation counts, venue metadata, and TLDR summaries for your research topics.

How do I filter published papers to avoid duplicates with arXiv preprints?

To filter published papers and avoid duplicates with arXiv preprints, the Skill uses a configurable query workflow with de-duplication against arXiv. It compares Semantic Scholar venue results with arXiv entries, noting duplicates without re-fetching the preprints.

Are there limitations to searching published venue papers via the Semantic Scholar API?

A limitation of searching published venue papers via the Semantic Scholar API is that it provides venue-only results, meaning it focuses on formally published literature and complements, rather than replaces, preprint servers like arXiv for unpublished research.