# Search Papers

> Search for academic papers using arXiv and Semantic Scholar

- Skill: `openags/search-papers` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add openags/search-papers`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/openags/search-papers/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: openags (https://skillmd.com/u/openags)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/openags/search-papers

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## Instructions

When the user asks to search for academic papers:

1. Use the `arxiv` tool to search arXiv for relevant preprints
2. Use the `semantic_scholar` tool to find peer-reviewed papers with citation data
3. Combine results, removing duplicates (match by title similarity)
4. Sort by relevance, then by citation count
5. Present results as a structured list with:
   - Title, Authors, Year
   - Venue (if peer-reviewed)
   - Citation count
   - arXiv/DOI links
   - Brief abstract summary (1-2 sentences)