openalex-database

Search and analyze scholarly literature via the OpenAlex API.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Org-GAgent/result-interpreter --skill openalex-database-org-gagent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: openalex-database
Source: https://github.com/Org-GAgent/result-interpreter/tree/main/.skills/scientific-skills/openalex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Org-GAgent/result-interpreter --skill openalex-database-org-gagent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and analysts need a fast, scalable way to discover, filter, and analyze scholarly literature across authors, institutions, topics, and sources without manual API tinkering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search for papers: Query OpenAlex across titles, abstracts, and topics to identify relevant scholarly works.
  • Find works by author or institution: Retrieve publications by a specific author or from a particular institution to measure research output.
  • Bibliometric analysis & trends: Analyze citations, OA status, and yearly publication patterns to reveal influential papers and emerging areas.
  • Use Case: A literature review on machine learning can surface top OA papers from major universities and track recent citation growth.
  • Batch lookups & sampling: Efficiently fetch multiple DOIs or author IDs in bulk or generate representative samples for large reviews.

Quick Start

Run OpenAlex-powered queries to retrieve and analyze scholarly works by topic, author, or institution and export results.

Frequently Asked Questions about openalex-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search scholarly literature and analyze bibliometric trends without an API key?▼

You can search scholarly literature and analyze bibliometric trends using the OpenAlex API, which requires no authentication. This approach supports semantic search across titles, abstracts, and topics while enforcing rate limiting and exponential backoff.

Can I retrieve publications by a specific author or institution to measure research output?▼

Yes, you can retrieve publications by a specific author or institution to measure research output. The system implements two-step entity lookups and pagination to accurately fetch and group scholarly works for your analysis.

What is the best way to fetch large-scale scholarly metadata for a literature review?▼

The best way to fetch large-scale scholarly metadata for a literature review is using bulk batch lookups. You can efficiently fetch multiple DOIs or author IDs in bulk or generate representative samples for your review.

How do I identify influential papers and emerging research areas in open-access literature?▼

To identify influential papers and emerging areas in open-access literature, you analyze citations, OA status, and yearly publication patterns. This reveals citation growth trends and highlights top open-access papers from major universities.

Does this bibliometric search approach handle rate limiting and pagination for large queries?▼

Yes, this bibliometric search approach handles rate limiting and pagination for large queries. It enforces rate limiting with exponential backoff and implements pagination to manage large-scale data extraction efficiently.