Is there a limit to how many results I can retrieve?

While the skill supports large queries, it includes built-in rate limiting (0.5s delays) to respect bioRxiv's servers and allows you to set result limits via parameters.

Does this skill provide the full text of the papers?

The skill retrieves detailed metadata and abstracts by default, and includes a specific functionality to download the full-text PDF using the preprint's DOI.

Is the output format compatible with data analysis tools?

Yes, the skill returns structured JSON, which can be easily converted into pandas DataFrames or CSVs for downstream research and statistical analysis.

How does the author search work?

You can search for specific author names across all preprint listings or within a defined date range to track the output of specific researchers or labs.

Can I filter bioRxiv searches by specific scientific disciplines?

Yes, the skill supports over 25 categories including genomics, neuroscience, bioinformatics, and cell biology for highly targeted results.

BioRxiv Database Search

Name: BioRxiv Database Search
Author: pur3v4d3r

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Searches and retrieves life sciences preprints from the bioRxiv server with comprehensive metadata and PDF support.

This skill provides a robust interface for Claude to interact with the bioRxiv preprint server, enabling researchers and developers to conduct high-speed literature reviews in the life sciences. It allows for advanced filtering by keyword, author, category, and date range, returning structured JSON metadata including abstracts, DOIs, and citation info. With built-in support for full-text PDF downloads and automated retrieval workflows, it streamlines the process of tracking research trends and managing scientific bibliography directly within your development environment.

Key Features

01Date-range and subject category filtering across 25+ disciplines

02Structured JSON metadata retrieval for titles, abstracts, and citations

03Advanced keyword and author-based preprint discovery

04Automated PDF downloading for full-text analysis

051 GitHub stars

06Python API for programmatic literature review and trend analysis

Use Cases

01Tracking recent publications from specific research teams or authors

02Automating the collection of research metadata for data science pipelines

03Conducting systematic literature reviews in genomics or neuroscience

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add pur3v4d3r/pur3-pkb-codebase biorxiv-database

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