Agent skill · research science · sickn33
pubmed-database
Direct REST API access to PubMed. Advanced Boolean/MeSH queries, E-utilities API, batch processing, citation management. For Python workflows, prefer biopython (Bio.Entrez). Use this for direct HTTP/REST work or custom API implementations.
Why this skill is useful
Provides advanced query construction techniques and specific MeSH term usage that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 9k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 44,571 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Supporting material availability This catalog copy contains the inline guidance below, but does not include the following supporting paths. They are external prerequisites, not bundled files: <support-root>/references/apireference.md <support-root>/references/searchsyntax.md <support-root>/references/commonqueries.md Ask for the original supporting material or an existing installation before using a step that depends on these paths; this catalog does not identify a verified download source for them. Resolve each path relative to that installation, inspect its contents, and verify any applicable license and execution prerequisites. Do not run a command or claim a referenced procedure was followed until its required file exists. Do not fabricate the missing scripts or treat an unrelated file with the same name as equivalent. Independent steps fully documented here can proceed within the user’s authorized scope; report any dependent step as unavailable. PubMed Database Overview PubMed is the U.S. National Library of Medicine's comprehensive database providing free access to MEDLINE and life sciences literature. Construct advanced queries with Boolean operators, MeSH terms, and field tags, access data programmatically via E-utilities API for systematic reviews and literature analysis. When to Use This Skill This skill should be used when: Searching for biomedical or life sciences research articles Constructing complex search queries with Boolean operators, field tags, or MeSH terms Conducting systematic literature reviews or meta-analyses Accessing PubMed data programmatically via the E-utilities API Finding articles by specific criteria (author, journal, publication date, article type) Retrieving citation information, abstracts, or full-text articles Working with PMIDs (PubMed IDs) or DOIs Creating automated workflows for literature monitoring or data extraction Core Capabilities 1. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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