Does the search support natural language queries?

Yes, it uses semantic search to understand scientific intent, allowing you to use plain English instead of complex boolean search strings.

Is this skill suitable for medical writing?

Yes, it is specifically designed for medical communications, evidence-based research, and clinical study planning.

What sources does the Biomedical Search skill cover?

The skill provides unified access to PubMed, bioRxiv, medRxiv, ClinicalTrials.gov, and FDA drug labels.

Can I retrieve images from the research papers?

When available, the skill includes direct URLs to figures and images associated with the search results.

Do I need multiple API keys for different databases?

No, this skill uses a single Valyu API key to aggregate and search across all supported biomedical sources.

Biomedical Search

Name: Biomedical Search
Author: yorkeccak

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Data Science & ML

Conducts comprehensive, natural language semantic searches across major biomedical databases like PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and FDA labels.

This skill empowers Claude to perform sophisticated biomedical research by integrating multiple high-authority sources—including PubMed, bioRxiv, medRxiv, and ClinicalTrials.gov—into a single interface. Leveraging Valyu's semantic search technology, it moves beyond simple keyword matching to understand the scientific intent of queries, providing full-text access, relevant figures, and unified results. It is an essential tool for clinical researchers, medical writers, and data scientists who need to synthesize evidence-based insights without navigating complex API parameters or managing multiple disparate database connections.

Key Features

01Standardized JSON output for easy data processing with tools like jq

02Automatic inclusion of figures and image links when available

03Full-text access to scientific literature and official drug labels

04Natural language query processing with no complex parameter parsing

05Unified semantic search across PubMed, preprints, and clinical trials

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Use Cases

01Performing comprehensive drug safety assessments using FDA labels and literature

02Gathering clinical evidence for study design and research planning

03Developing evidence-based treatment protocols and medical communications

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add yorkeccak/scientific-skills biomedical-search

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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