SKILL

biorxiv-database

Efficient database search tool for bioRxiv preprint server. Use this skill when searching for life sciences preprints by keywords, authors, date ranges, or categories, retrieving paper metadata, downloading PDFs, or conducting literature reviews.

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  • bioRxiv Database
  • Overview
  • When to Use This Skill
  • Core Search Capabilities
  • 1. Keyword Search
  • 2. Author Search
  • 3. Date Range Search
  • 4. Paper Details by DOI

This skill provides efficient Python-based tools for searching and retrieving preprints from the bioRxiv database. It enables comprehensive searches by keywords, authors, date ranges, and categories, returning structured JSON metadata that includes titles, abstracts, DOIs, and citation information. The skill also supports PDF downloads for full-text analysis. Use this skill when: Searching for recent preprints in specific research areas Tracking publications by particular authors Conducting systematic literature reviews Analyzing research trends over time periods Retrieving metadata for citation management Downloading preprint PDFs for analysis Filtering papers by bioRxiv subject categories Search for preprints containing specific keywords in titles, abstracts, or author lists. Basic Usage: With Category Filter: Search Fields: By default, keywords are searched in both title and abstract. Customize with --search-fields: Find all papers by a specific author within a date range. Basic Usage: Recent Publications: Retrieve all preprints posted within a specific date range. Basic Usage: With Category Filter: Days Back Shortcut: Retrieve detailed metadata for a specific preprint. Basic Us

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Source repository
davila7/claude-code-templates
Source file
cli-tool/components/skills/scientific/biorxiv-database/SKILL.md
Fixed revision
21be197f100a12b8d0dd9a211cc244c8179f84d3
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