What format are the search results in?

All search results are returned as structured JSON, making it easy to integrate into other data pipelines or applications.

Does this skill allow for full-text analysis?

It provides paper abstracts in JSON format and includes a tool for downloading full-text PDFs for deeper analysis.

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

While the skill handles large queries, it includes built-in rate limiting to respect bioRxiv API guidelines and ensure reliable data retrieval.

Can I search for preprints within a specific field?

Yes, the skill supports filtering by over 25 categories including genomics, neuroscience, and biochemistry.

Can I track a specific author's work?

Absolutely. You can search by author name and specify date ranges to monitor recent publications.

bioRxiv Scientific Database Search

Name: bioRxiv Scientific Database Search
Author: jackspace

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Data Science & ML

Searches, filters, and retrieves life sciences preprints and metadata from the bioRxiv database for research and analysis.

The bioRxiv Database skill streamlines the process of accessing life sciences research by providing advanced search capabilities across the bioRxiv preprint server. It allows researchers and developers to programmatically query preprints by keywords, authors, date ranges, and subject categories, returning comprehensive metadata in structured JSON format. Whether you are conducting systematic literature reviews, tracking specific research trends, or automating the collection of full-text PDFs for data analysis, this skill offers a robust and developer-friendly interface to one of the world's leading biological archives.

Key Features

01Date-based querying for trend analysis and recent publication tracking

02Filtering by 25+ specific biological subject categories

03Automated PDF download and batch processing capabilities

04Structured JSON output including abstracts, DOIs, and citation data

05Advanced keyword and author-based preprint searching

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Conducting comprehensive literature reviews for specific research areas

02Tracking the latest publications from specific authors or institutions

03Building automated pipelines for biological data analysis and meta-studies

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add jackspace/claudeskillz scientific-db-biorxiv-database

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