semantic-scholar-search
Academic literature search using Semantic Scholar API for citation-aware paper discovery
Best use case
semantic-scholar-search is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Academic literature search using Semantic Scholar API for citation-aware paper discovery
Teams using semantic-scholar-search should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/semantic-scholar-search/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How semantic-scholar-search Compares
| Feature / Agent | semantic-scholar-search | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Academic literature search using Semantic Scholar API for citation-aware paper discovery
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Semantic Scholar Search ## Purpose Provides academic literature search capabilities using the Semantic Scholar API for citation-aware paper discovery and research trend identification. ## Capabilities - Keyword and semantic search across papers - Citation network analysis - Author influence scoring - Research trend identification - Paper recommendation based on reading history - TLDR summary extraction ## Usage Guidelines 1. **Search Strategy**: Combine keywords with semantic similarity 2. **Citation Analysis**: Build citation networks for key papers 3. **Author Analysis**: Identify influential researchers 4. **Trend Detection**: Track emerging research areas ## Tools/Libraries - Semantic Scholar API - NetworkX - sentence-transformers
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