Agent skill · research science · aiskillstore
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.
Why this skill is useful
Adds Python scripts for efficient searching, metadata retrieval, and PDF downloading from the bioRxiv database, which are not commonly found in public documentation.
What it needs
Requires python installed locally. About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
bioRxiv Database Overview 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. When to Use This Skill 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 Core Search Capabilities 1. Keyword Search 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: 2. Author Search Find all papers by a specific author within a date range. Basic Usage: Recent Publications: 3. Date Range Search Retrieve all preprints posted within a specific date range. Basic Usage: With Category Filter: Days Back Shortcut: 4. Paper Details by DOI Retrieve detailed metadata for a specific preprint. Basic Usage: Full DOI URLs Accepted: 5. PDF Downloads Download the full-text PDF of any preprint. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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