Google Scholar Search

v1.0.0

Academic paper search using Semantic Scholar API. Free API - no key required. Search research papers, get citations, abstracts, authors, and download PDFs. U...

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Purpose & Capability
The name/description say 'Semantic Scholar' search and the included Python script calls api.semanticscholar.org with fields consistent with that API. No unrelated services, binaries, or credentials are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md simply instructs running the provided script with query and filter flags. The script only constructs HTTP requests to the Semantic Scholar API and formats results; it does not read unrelated files, access system credentials, or exfiltrate data to unknown endpoints.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec; this is instruction+source-only. All code is present in the bundle and there are no downloads, package installs, or extraction from external URLs.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables or credentials. It only performs outbound HTTPS requests to api.semanticscholar.org and returns metadata and PDF links; it does not attempt to use or store secrets.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not modify other skills or system configuration. It has no special persistence or elevated privileges.
Assessment
This skill appears coherent and low-risk: it queries the official Semantic Scholar API, needs no API keys, and only returns metadata and PDF links. Before running, quickly review the included Python script yourself (or run it in an isolated environment) to confirm inbound/outbound network policies are acceptable. Note that openAccessPdf values are links to external hosts—treat downloaded PDFs like any external file (scan before opening). Also be aware the package has no listed homepage/maintainer; if you require stronger provenance, ask the publisher for origin or prefer a signed/official distribution.

Like a lobster shell, security has layers — review code before you run it.

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MIT-0
Free to use, modify, and redistribute. No attribution required.

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