Does this skill support downloading full-text papers?

Yes, it provides functions to download the original preprint PDFs directly using the paper's DOI.

How can I track a specific author's latest research?

You can use the author search capability combined with a date range or 'days-back' parameter to find the most recent preprints from a specific researcher.

Can I filter bioRxiv searches by specific scientific categories?

Yes, the skill supports filtering across more than 25 specialized categories including bioinformatics, neuroscience, genomics, and microbiology.

What metadata is included in the search results?

Results are returned in JSON format including the title, abstract, authors, date, DOI, category, and links to the PDF and HTML versions.

BioRxiv Preprint Research Tool

Name: BioRxiv Preprint Research Tool
Author: Activer007

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Data Science & ML

Searches and retrieves life sciences preprints from the bioRxiv database with advanced filtering and PDF download capabilities.

About

This skill streamlines scientific research workflows by providing programmatic access to the bioRxiv preprint server directly within Claude. It allows researchers to conduct comprehensive literature reviews, track specific authors, and analyze publication trends across over 25 life science categories. By returning structured JSON metadata including abstracts and DOIs, and supporting automated PDF downloads, it bridges the gap between finding scientific data and performing deep analysis, making it a vital tool for bioinformaticians, biologists, and data scientists.

Key Features

Advanced multi-keyword search across titles and abstracts
Automated full-text PDF downloading for offline research and analysis
Structured JSON output containing full paper metadata and abstracts
Author-specific publication tracking and retrieval within date ranges
Category-based filtering for 25+ subject areas like Genomics and Neuroscience
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Use Cases

Conducting systematic literature reviews for specific research domains
Automating the collection of metadata and PDFs for citation management
Monitoring research trends and publication frequencies over time

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Key Features

Advanced multi-keyword search across titles and abstracts
Automated full-text PDF downloading for offline research and analysis
Structured JSON output containing full paper metadata and abstracts
Author-specific publication tracking and retrieval within date ranges
Category-based filtering for 25+ subject areas like Genomics and Neuroscience
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Conducting systematic literature reviews for specific research domains
Automating the collection of metadata and PDFs for citation management
Monitoring research trends and publication frequencies over time