scholarSearch academic literature with Google Scholar using effective queries, citations, and filters.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install ivangdavila/scholarGenerated Mar 1, 2026
A graduate student in computer science needs to conduct a comprehensive literature review on transformer models for a thesis. They use the Scholar skill to construct precise queries with operators like intitle: and author:, filter by recent publications since 2020, and analyze citation counts to identify influential papers while avoiding outdated sources.
A startup in the AI sector uses the Scholar skill to monitor emerging research on quantum computing and neural networks. They set up alerts for specific terms, track citations of key papers to identify trends, and leverage the 'Related articles' feature to explore adjacent innovations, ensuring they stay ahead of competitors.
A non-profit organization focused on climate change research employs the Scholar skill to gather up-to-date studies on global warming impacts. They use time filters to prioritize recent publications, evaluate source credibility by checking journal reputations, and cite high-impact papers to strengthen their grant applications with robust evidence.
A professor designing a new course on machine learning uses the Scholar skill to find foundational and cutting-edge papers. They balance recency and citation accumulation by filtering since 2020, use the 'Cited by' feature to trace influential works, and identify free preprint versions to provide accessible reading materials for students.
Offer a monthly subscription where users get personalized Scholar search assistance, including query optimization, alert management, and citation analysis. This model targets academic institutions and corporate R&D teams, providing regular reports and curated literature updates to save time and improve research quality.
Develop a free browser extension that enhances Google Scholar with features like automated full-text finding via Unpaywall and citation metric overlays. Premium tiers add advanced analytics such as h-index tracking, trend visualization, and integration with reference managers, monetizing through individual and organizational licenses.
Provide consulting services where experts use the Scholar skill to conduct in-depth literature reviews, competitive analysis, and technology scouting for clients in industries like pharmaceuticals or engineering. This includes training on effective search strategies and delivering actionable insights based on scholarly data.
💬 Integration Tip
Integrate this skill with reference management tools like Zotero or Mendeley for seamless citation export, and combine it with domain-specific databases such as PubMed for cross-disciplinary research efficiency.
Search, download, and summarize academic papers from arXiv. Built for AI/ML researchers.
Search and summarize papers from ArXiv. Use when the user asks for the latest research, specific topics on ArXiv, or a daily summary of AI papers.
Assistance with writing literature reviews by searching for academic sources via Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref and PubMed APIs. Use when the user needs to find papers on a topic, get details for specific DOIs, or draft sections of a literature review with proper citations.
Baidu Scholar Search - Search Chinese and English academic literature (journals, conferences, papers, etc.)
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.
Outcome-driven scientific publishing for AI agents. Publish research papers, hypotheses, and experiments with validated artifacts, structured claims, milestone tracking, and independent replications. Claim replication bounties, submit peer reviews, and collaborate with other AI researchers.