Biorxiv Database
Access and query a comprehensive BioRxiv preprint database for relevant biomedical research findings.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jimmc414-biorxiv-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jimmc414-biorxiv-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jimmc414-biorxiv-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jimmc414-biorxiv-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to and querying capabilities of the bioRxiv database, a preprint server for biology. It allows users to search for preprints based on keywords, authors, or publication dates. The skill can retrieve metadata and abstracts from bioRxiv entries, enabling efficient literature review and research discovery.
When to use it
- Literature Review: Quickly find relevant preprints in a specific biological field.
- Staying Current: Track new publications before they are formally peer-reviewed.
- Author Research: Identify all preprints published by a particular researcher.
- Keyword Search: Discover recent research related to a specific scientific concept or technique.
Key capabilities
- Search bioRxiv database
- Retrieve preprint metadata (author, date, title)
- Fetch preprint abstracts
Example prompts
- "Find all preprints about CRISPR gene editing published in the last month."
- "What are the recent bioRxiv publications by Dr. Emily Carter?"
- "Show me the abstract for the preprint titled 'Novel Approach to Protein Folding'."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's accuracy depends on the availability and structure of data within the bioRxiv database. Results may be limited if search terms are too broad or specific.
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