ncbi-searchSearch NCBI databases using E-Utilities API (official, free). Supports 10+ databases: PubMed (literature), Gene, Protein, Nucleotide, dbSNP, ClinVar, Taxonom...
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Generated Mar 21, 2026
Researchers use the skill to search PubMed for recent papers on specific diseases or genes, such as Alzheimer's disease or APOE, to gather foundational literature for grant proposals or review articles. It automates retrieval of key details like authors, journals, and DOIs, saving time over manual database queries.
Medical geneticists or clinicians query dbSNP and ClinVar databases to retrieve information on genetic variants like rs429358, assessing pathogenicity and allele frequencies for diagnostic purposes or patient counseling in precision medicine workflows.
Biotechnology companies utilize the skill to search Gene and Protein databases for gene symbols and protein sequences, such as insulin, to support drug target identification, sequence analysis, and intellectual property research during early-stage development.
Bioinformaticians automate searches across multiple NCBI databases like Nucleotide and SRA to retrieve DNA sequences or sequencing data, integrating results into pipelines for genomic studies or quality control in large-scale data analysis projects.
Educators and students use the skill to quickly access formatted results from Taxonomy or Assembly databases for species classification or genome assembly information, creating teaching materials or study guides in biology and genetics courses.
Offer the skill as a free tool with basic search capabilities, then charge for premium features like higher API rate limits (with NCBI API key), advanced filtering options, or bulk data exports. Revenue can come from subscriptions or one-time fees for enterprise users.
Provide consulting services to research institutions or biotech firms, customizing the skill for specific workflows such as automated literature reviews or variant annotation pipelines. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts or hourly rates.
Partner with online learning platforms or universities to integrate the skill into bioinformatics or medical courses, offering it as a teaching tool. Revenue can come from licensing agreements, course fees, or institutional subscriptions for enhanced access.
💬 Integration Tip
Integrate this skill with other tools like gene-database for detailed gene analysis or citation-verifier for managing references, enhancing workflow efficiency in research projects.
Scored Jun 19, 2026
Use this skill when users need to search academic papers, download research documents, extract citations, or gather scholarly information. Triggers include: requests to "find papers on", "search research about", "download academic articles", "get citations for", or any request involving academic databases like arXiv, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, or Google Scholar. Also use for literature reviews, bibliography generation, and research discovery. Requires OpenClawCLI installation from clawhub.ai.
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