semanticscholar-skill

Search and analyze academic papers and citations via the Semantic Scholar API.

2|Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mashharuki/floci-sample --skill semanticscholar-skill
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Skill: semanticscholar-skill
Source: https://github.com/mashharuki/floci-sample/tree/main/.agents/skills/semanticscholar-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mashharuki/floci-sample --skill semanticscholar-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of searching for academic papers, analyzing citations, and discovering literature by leveraging the Semantic Scholar API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic Paper Search: Efficiently search for academic papers across various fields and topics.
  • Citation Analysis: Analyze the citation patterns and impact of research papers.
  • Literature Discovery: Find related papers and explore the research landscape.
  • Use Case: Suppose you need to find recent papers on 'artificial intelligence' and analyze their citations. This Skill can assist you in finding the relevant papers, examining their citation counts, and discovering related research.

Quick Start

Search for academic papers on 'artificial intelligence' using the 'semanticscholar-skill'.

Frequently Asked Questions about semanticscholar-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search academic papers and analyze citations using the Semantic Scholar API?

To search academic papers and analyze citations, this Skill provides a 4-phase workflow that queries the Semantic Scholar API, returning structured paper data and citation patterns for research analysis.

What is the best way to find related literature for a specific research topic?

The best way to find related literature is using the literature discovery feature, which searches across fields via the Semantic Scholar API to map the research landscape and identify connected paper citations.

Do I need Python 3 and the requests package to perform academic paper searches?

Yes, you need Python 3 and the 'requests' package installed, as these are the required dependencies for executing API interactions and retrieving academic paper search results.

Can I examine citation counts and impact for recent research papers?

Yes, you can examine citation counts and impact through the citation analysis feature, which queries the Semantic Scholar API to retrieve structured citation data for specific research papers.

How does citation analysis work for discovering the research landscape around academic papers?

Citation analysis works by querying the Semantic Scholar API to fetch citation patterns and related paper data, enabling you to discover the broader research landscape surrounding a target academic paper.