arxivterminal
CLI tool (arxivterminal) for fetching, searching, and managing arXiv papers locally. Use when working with arXiv papers using the arxivterminal command - fetching new papers by category, searching the local database, viewing papers from specific dates, or managing the local paper database.
Best use case
arxivterminal is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
CLI tool (arxivterminal) for fetching, searching, and managing arXiv papers locally. Use when working with arXiv papers using the arxivterminal command - fetching new papers by category, searching the local database, viewing papers from specific dates, or managing the local paper database.
Teams using arxivterminal 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/arxivterminal/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How arxivterminal Compares
| Feature / Agent | arxivterminal | 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?
CLI tool (arxivterminal) for fetching, searching, and managing arXiv papers locally. Use when working with arXiv papers using the arxivterminal command - fetching new papers by category, searching the local database, viewing papers from specific dates, or managing the local paper database.
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
# arXivTerminal CLI tool for managing arXiv papers with local database storage. ## Quick Reference ### Fetch Papers from arXiv When you need to download papers from arXiv and store them locally: - Use `arxiv fetch --num-days N --categories CATEGORIES` - See [arxivterminal-fetch.md](references/arxivterminal-fetch.md) for detailed options and examples ### Search Local Database When you need to search papers already in your local database: - Use `arxiv search QUERY` - See [arxivterminal-search.md](references/arxivterminal-search.md) for search options including experimental semantic search ### Show Papers by Date When you need to view papers from a specific time period: - Use `arxiv show --days-ago N` - See [arxivterminal-show.md](references/arxivterminal-show.md) for details ### Database Statistics When you need to check what's in your database: - Use `arxiv stats` - See [arxivterminal-stats.md](references/arxivterminal-stats.md) for output format ### Database Management When you need to clean up or reset your database: - Use `arxiv delete-all` - See [arxivterminal-management.md](references/arxivterminal-management.md) for database location and backup procedures ## Data Storage - **Database**: `~/Library/Application Support/arxivterminal/papers.db` - **Logs**: `~/Library/Logs/arxivterminal/arxivterminal.log` ## Common Workflows ### Daily Research Workflow ```bash arxiv fetch --num-days 1 --categories cs.AI,cs.CL arxiv search -e -l 20 "large language models" ``` ### Weekly Review ```bash arxiv fetch --num-days 7 --categories cs.AI,cs.LG,cs.CV arxiv stats ```
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