This skill should be used when user asks to "search for papers", "find research papers", "search arXiv", "search PubMed", "find academic papers", "search IEEE", "search Scopus", or "look up scientific literature".
Install
npx skillscat add fcakyon/claude-codex-settings/paper-search-usage Install via the SkillsCat registry.
This skill enables searching for academic papers across multiple platforms including arXiv, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, and Semantic Scholar. It addresses the need to find scientific literature without visiting each database separately. Use this skill when users request to search for research papers, find academic articles, or look up scientific publications across these academic databases.
Paper Search MCP
Search academic papers across multiple platforms.
Supported Platforms
- arXiv (preprints)
- PubMed (biomedical)
- IEEE Xplore (engineering)
- Scopus (multidisciplinary)
- ACM Digital Library (computer science)
- Semantic Scholar (AI-powered)
Usage
Use mcp__paper-search__* tools to search papers by keywords, authors, or topics.
Best Practices
- Start with broad searches, then narrow down
- Use platform-specific searches for domain-specific papers
- Combine multiple sources for comprehensive literature reviews