How is the search data formatted?

All search results are returned as structured JSON, including comprehensive metadata such as titles, authors, institutions, abstracts, and DOIs.

Can I filter bioRxiv papers by specific categories?

Yes, you can filter results using specific subject categories such as neuroscience, genomics, bioinformatics, and many others to narrow down your search.

Does this skill support full-text paper downloads?

Yes, the skill provides a dedicated function to download preprint PDFs directly using their DOI for offline analysis.

Can I search for papers within a specific date range?

Absolutely. You can specify exact start and end dates or use a 'days back' parameter to quickly find the most recent research posted to the server.

bioRxiv Database Search

Name: bioRxiv Database Search
Author: Microck

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Data Science & ML

Accesses and searches the bioRxiv preprint server to retrieve life sciences research metadata and download full-text PDFs.

About

The bioRxiv Database skill provides a powerful interface for researchers and developers to interact with the bioRxiv preprint server directly through Claude. It enables complex queries across titles, abstracts, and authors while offering precise filtering by date ranges and specific subject categories like genomics or neuroscience. By delivering structured JSON metadata and automated PDF downloading, this skill streamlines the process of literature discovery, trend analysis, and research data collection, making it an indispensable tool for bioinformaticians and scientists seeking the latest advancements in life sciences.

Key Features

Advanced keyword and author searching across bioRxiv preprints
81 GitHub stars
Automated PDF downloading for full-text research analysis
Subject category filtering for 25+ life science domains
Structured JSON output containing titles, abstracts, and DOI metadata
Date-range and interval-based searches for tracking recent publications

Use Cases

Automating data collection for bioinformatics and machine learning pipelines
Tracking recent publications from specific authors or research laboratories
Conducting systematic literature reviews for research papers or grant applications

About

Key Features

Advanced keyword and author searching across bioRxiv preprints
81 GitHub stars
Automated PDF downloading for full-text research analysis
Subject category filtering for 25+ life science domains
Structured JSON output containing titles, abstracts, and DOI metadata
Date-range and interval-based searches for tracking recent publications

Use Cases

Automating data collection for bioinformatics and machine learning pipelines
Tracking recent publications from specific authors or research laboratories
Conducting systematic literature reviews for research papers or grant applications