search-skills
31 database search skills. Trigger: finding papers, search strategies, querying academic databases. Design: one skill per database/tool with API details, query syntax, and rate limits.
Best use case
search-skills is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
31 database search skills. Trigger: finding papers, search strategies, querying academic databases. Design: one skill per database/tool with API details, query syntax, and rate limits.
Teams using search-skills 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/search/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How search-skills Compares
| Feature / Agent | search-skills | 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?
31 database search skills. Trigger: finding papers, search strategies, querying academic databases. Design: one skill per database/tool with API details, query syntax, and rate limits.
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
# Database Search — 31 Skills Select the skill matching the user's need, then `read` its SKILL.md. | Skill | Description | |-------|-------------| | [arxiv-api](./arxiv-api/SKILL.md) | Search and retrieve preprints from the arXiv open-access repository | | [arxiv-batch-reporting](./arxiv-batch-reporting/SKILL.md) | Batch search and report generation from arXiv preprint repository | | [arxiv-cli-tools](./arxiv-cli-tools/SKILL.md) | Command-line tools for searching and batch-downloading arXiv papers | | [arxiv-paper-processor](./arxiv-paper-processor/SKILL.md) | Process and analyze arXiv papers systematically for research workflows | | [baidu-scholar-guide](./baidu-scholar-guide/SKILL.md) | Using Baidu Scholar for Chinese and English academic literature search | | [base-academic-search](./base-academic-search/SKILL.md) | Search 400M+ open access documents via the BASE search engine API | | [biorxiv-api](./biorxiv-api/SKILL.md) | Preprint server API for biology and medicine papers | | [boolean-search-guide](./boolean-search-guide/SKILL.md) | Master Boolean operators and advanced search syntax for academic databases | | [chatpaper-guide](./chatpaper-guide/SKILL.md) | Use ChatPaper to summarize and search arXiv papers with LLM assistance | | [citation-chaining-guide](./citation-chaining-guide/SKILL.md) | Forward and backward citation chaining techniques for literature search | | [citeseerx-api](./citeseerx-api/SKILL.md) | Search computer science literature via the CiteSeerX digital library | | [database-comparison-guide](./database-comparison-guide/SKILL.md) | Compare major academic databases and when to use each for research | | [deep-literature-search](./deep-literature-search/SKILL.md) | Multi-source exhaustive literature search across academic databases | | [eric-education-api](./eric-education-api/SKILL.md) | Search 2M+ education research records via the ERIC database API | | [europe-pmc-api](./europe-pmc-api/SKILL.md) | Search biomedical and life sciences literature via Europe PMC | | [findpapers-guide](./findpapers-guide/SKILL.md) | Search multiple academic databases simultaneously with Findpapers | | [google-scholar-guide](./google-scholar-guide/SKILL.md) | Advanced Google Scholar search techniques for comprehensive literature discovery | | [ieee-xplore-api](./ieee-xplore-api/SKILL.md) | Search IEEE's 6M+ engineering and CS publications via the Xplore API | | [lens-scholarly-api](./lens-scholarly-api/SKILL.md) | Search 300M+ scholarly and patent records via the Lens.org API | | [mesh-terms-guide](./mesh-terms-guide/SKILL.md) | Navigate MeSH vocabulary for precise PubMed and MEDLINE searches | | [open-library-api](./open-library-api/SKILL.md) | Search and access book metadata via the Open Library API | | [open-semantic-search-guide](./open-semantic-search-guide/SKILL.md) | Self-hosted semantic search and text mining platform | | [openaire-api](./openaire-api/SKILL.md) | Search EU-funded research outputs via the OpenAIRE Graph API | | [openalex-api](./openalex-api/SKILL.md) | Query the OpenAlex catalog of scholarly works, authors, and institutions | | [plos-open-access-api](./plos-open-access-api/SKILL.md) | Search PLOS open access journals with full-text Solr-powered API | | [pubmed-api](./pubmed-api/SKILL.md) | Search biomedical literature and retrieve records via PubMed E-utilities | | [scielo-api](./scielo-api/SKILL.md) | Access Latin American and developing world research via SciELO API | | [semantic-scholar-api](./semantic-scholar-api/SKILL.md) | Search papers and analyze citation graphs via OpenAlex and CrossRef APIs | | [share-research-api](./share-research-api/SKILL.md) | Discover open access research outputs via the SHARE notification API | | [systematic-search-strategy](./systematic-search-strategy/SKILL.md) | Construct rigorous systematic search strategies for literature reviews | | [worldcat-search-api](./worldcat-search-api/SKILL.md) | Search the world's largest library catalog via OCLC WorldCat API |
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