Biorxiv Database
Retrieve relevant biomedical research papers from the bioRxiv preprint server based on keywords and filters.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add biorxiv-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/biorxiv-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"biorxiv-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/biorxiv-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The biorxiv-database skill provides AI agents with direct access to search and retrieve preprints from bioRxiv, a major repository for life sciences research. It enables automated discovery of recent biological studies without requiring manual browsing or login credentials.
When to use it
- Rapidly locate the latest unpublished research on specific genetic markers or disease mechanisms.
- Gather background data for literature reviews in molecular biology and genetics.
- Verify citations or find original source material for published papers that reference bioRxiv preprints.
- Monitor emerging trends in fields like genomics, epidemiology, or synthetic biology.
Key capabilities
- Searches the full text of bioRxiv preprints using natural language queries.
- Returns relevant results including titles, authors, and abstracts.
- Integrates directly into AI agent workflows to fetch scientific data programmatically.
Example prompts
- "Find recent preprints on CRISPR gene editing techniques published in the last month."
- "Search bioRxiv for studies linking specific environmental factors to neurodegenerative diseases."
- "Retrieve abstracts related to mRNA vaccine stability from the bioRxiv database."
Tips & gotchas
- This skill accesses preprints, which are peer-reviewed but not yet formally published in traditional journals; verify critical findings through official publications.
- Search results depend on the indexing status of bioRxiv; very recent uploads might take time to appear in search indices.
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