Can I search bioRxiv papers by specific subject categories?

Yes, the skill supports over 25 bioRxiv categories including genomics, neuroscience, and bioinformatics to help narrow your search results.

Can I track recent publications by a specific author?

Absolutely. You can search by author name and specify a date range or use the 'days-back' parameter to find their latest preprint submissions.

Does this skill allow for full-text PDF downloads?

Yes, you can download the full-text PDF of any preprint using its DOI or URL directly through the provided search scripts.

Do I need a special API key to use this bioRxiv skill?

No, this skill utilizes the public bioRxiv API which does not require an API key, though it does include built-in rate limiting to respect server guidelines.

What format are the search results returned in?

All search results are returned as structured JSON, containing comprehensive metadata such as titles, authors, abstracts, DOIs, and publication dates.

BioRxiv Search & Retrieval

Name: BioRxiv Search & Retrieval
Author: Microck

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Data Science & ML

Automates searching, metadata extraction, and PDF downloads from the bioRxiv preprint server for life sciences research.

This skill provides Claude with specialized tools to interface with the bioRxiv database, enabling researchers and developers to efficiently perform literature reviews, track specific authors, and analyze trends in the life sciences. By offering structured JSON output for metadata and automated PDF retrieval, it bridges the gap between raw scientific data and actionable AI-driven insights, streamlining the process of staying current with the latest preprints.

Key Features

01Python API for programmatic integration into research workflows

02Automated PDF download capability for full-text analysis

03Category-specific filtering across 25+ bioRxiv subject areas

04Advanced search by keywords, authors, and date ranges

0581 GitHub stars

06Structured JSON metadata extraction including DOIs and abstracts

Use Cases

01Automating the collection of paper metadata for citation management

02Conducting systematic literature reviews for academic research

03Monitoring publication trends and emerging technologies in biology subfields

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add microck/ordinary-claude-skills biorxiv-database

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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