@wentorai/research-plugins 1.3.2 → 1.4.2

package/skills/literature/search/citation-chaining-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -40,24 +40,30 @@ Examine the reference list of each seed paper and identify which cited works are
 ```python
 import requests
 
-def get_references(paper_id, limit=100):
-    """Get all references of a paper via Semantic Scholar."""
-    url = f"https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/{paper_id}/references"
-    response = requests.get(url, params={
-        "fields": "title,year,citationCount,externalIds,abstract",
-        "limit": limit
-    })
-    refs = response.json().get("data", [])
-    return [r["citedPaper"] for r in refs if r["citedPaper"].get("title")]
+HEADERS = {"User-Agent": "ResearchPlugins/1.0 (https://wentor.ai)"}
+
+def get_references(work_id):
+    """Get all references of a paper via OpenAlex."""
+    url = f"https://api.openalex.org/works/{work_id}"
+    response = requests.get(url, headers=HEADERS)
+    paper = response.json()
+    ref_ids = paper.get("referenced_works", [])
+
+    references = []
+    for ref_id in ref_ids:
+        ref = requests.get(f"https://api.openalex.org/works/{ref_id.split('/')[-1]}", headers=HEADERS).json()
+        if ref.get("title"):
+            references.append(ref)
+    return references
 
 # Get references of a seed paper
-seed_doi = "DOI:10.1038/s41586-021-03819-2"
-references = get_references(seed_doi)
+seed_id = "W2741809807"
+references = get_references(seed_id)
 
 # Sort by citation count to find the most influential foundations
-references.sort(key=lambda p: p.get("citationCount", 0), reverse=True)
+references.sort(key=lambda p: p.get("cited_by_count", 0), reverse=True)
 for ref in references[:15]:
-    print(f"[{ref.get('year', '?')}] {ref['title']} ({ref.get('citationCount', 0)} citations)")
+    print(f"[{ref.get('publication_year', '?')}] {ref['title']} ({ref.get('cited_by_count', 0)} citations)")
 ```
 
 ### Step 3: Forward Chaining (Citation Tracking)
@@ -65,28 +71,32 @@ for ref in references[:15]:
 Find all papers that have cited your seed paper.
 
 ```python
-def get_citations(paper_id, limit=200):
-    """Get papers citing a given paper via Semantic Scholar."""
-    url = f"https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/{paper_id}/citations"
+def get_citations(work_id, limit=200):
+    """Get papers citing a given paper via OpenAlex."""
     all_citations = []
-    offset = 0
-    while offset < limit:
-        response = requests.get(url, params={
-            "fields": "title,year,citationCount,externalIds,abstract",
-            "limit": min(100, limit - offset),
-            "offset": offset
-        })
-        data = response.json().get("data", [])
-        if not data:
+    page = 1
+    while len(all_citations) < limit:
+        response = requests.get(
+            "https://api.openalex.org/works",
+            params={
+                "filter": f"cites:{work_id}",
+                "sort": "cited_by_count:desc",
+                "per_page": min(200, limit - len(all_citations)),
+                "page": page
+            },
+            headers=HEADERS
+        )
+        results = response.json().get("results", [])
+        if not results:
             break
-        all_citations.extend([c["citingPaper"] for c in data if c["citingPaper"].get("title")])
-        offset += len(data)
+        all_citations.extend(results)
+        page += 1
     return all_citations
 
-citations = get_citations(seed_doi)
+citations = get_citations(seed_id)
 # Filter for recent, well-cited papers
-recent_impactful = [c for c in citations if c.get("year", 0) >= 2022 and c.get("citationCount", 0) >= 5]
-recent_impactful.sort(key=lambda p: p.get("citationCount", 0), reverse=True)
+recent_impactful = [c for c in citations if c.get("publication_year", 0) >= 2022 and c.get("cited_by_count", 0) >= 5]
+recent_impactful.sort(key=lambda p: p.get("cited_by_count", 0), reverse=True)
 ```
 
 ### Step 4: Co-Citation and Bibliographic Coupling
@@ -134,7 +144,7 @@ Repeat the process with the most relevant papers discovered in each round:
 | Google Scholar "Cited by" | Forward chaining | Free |
 | Web of Science "Cited References" / "Times Cited" | Both directions | Subscription |
 | Scopus "References" / "Cited by" | Both directions | Subscription |
-| Semantic Scholar API | Programmatic, both directions | Free |
+| OpenAlex API | Programmatic, both directions | Free |
 | Connected Papers (connectedpapers.com) | Visual co-citation graph | Free (limited) |
 | Litmaps (litmaps.com) | Visual citation network | Free tier |
 | CoCites (cocites.com) | Co-citation analysis | Free |
@@ -145,4 +155,4 @@ Repeat the process with the most relevant papers discovered in each round:
 - **Citation bias**: Highly cited papers are not always the best or most relevant. Pay attention to less-cited but methodologically sound papers.
 - **Recency bias**: Forward chaining favors recent papers with fewer citations. Allow time for citation accumulation or use Mendeley readership as a proxy.
 - **Field boundaries**: Citation chains tend to stay within disciplinary silos. Combine with keyword searches in adjacent-field databases to break out.
-- **Incomplete coverage**: No single database indexes all citations. Cross-check with at least two sources (e.g., Semantic Scholar + Google Scholar).
+- **Incomplete coverage**: No single database indexes all citations. Cross-check with at least two sources (e.g., OpenAlex + Google Scholar).

package/skills/literature/search/database-comparison-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -96,5 +96,5 @@ A robust literature search should query multiple databases to maximize recall:
 
 - **Scopus vs. Web of Science**: Scopus has broader coverage (especially post-2000 and non-English journals); WoS has deeper historical archives and the Journal Impact Factor.
 - **Google Scholar** finds the most results but lacks advanced filtering. Use it for snowball searches and finding grey literature, not as your primary systematic search tool.
-- **API access**: PubMed (E-utilities), Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and Crossref all offer free APIs for programmatic searching. Scopus and WoS require institutional API keys.
+- **API access**: PubMed (E-utilities), OpenAlex, and Crossref all offer free APIs for programmatic searching. Scopus and WoS require institutional API keys.
 - **Alert services**: Set up saved search alerts on PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar to stay current in fast-moving fields.

package/skills/literature/search/semantic-scholar-api/SKILL.md

@@ -1,134 +1,137 @@
 ---
 name: semantic-scholar-api
-description: "Search papers and analyze citation graphs via Semantic Scholar"
+description: "Search papers and analyze citation graphs via OpenAlex and CrossRef APIs"
 metadata:
   openclaw:
     emoji: "🔍"
     category: "literature"
     subcategory: "search"
     keywords: ["academic database search", "semantic search", "AI-powered literature search", "citation analysis", "citation network"]
-    source: "https://api.semanticscholar.org/"
+    source: "https://api.openalex.org/"
 ---
 
-# Semantic Scholar API Guide
+# OpenAlex & CrossRef API Guide
 
 ## Overview
 
-Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered research tool created by the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) that indexes over 200 million academic papers across all fields of science. Unlike traditional keyword-based search engines, Semantic Scholar uses natural language processing and machine learning to understand paper content, identify influential citations, and surface the most relevant results.
+OpenAlex is a free, open catalog of the global research system, indexing over 250 million academic works across all fields of science. It provides structured access to papers, authors, institutions, concepts, and citation networks. OpenAlex is the successor to Microsoft Academic Graph and is maintained by OurResearch (the team behind Unpaywall).
 
-The Semantic Scholar Academic Graph API provides structured access to papers, authors, citations, and references. It distinguishes between influential and non-influential citations using a trained classifier, helping researchers quickly identify the most impactful works in any field. The API also provides TLDR summaries generated by AI for many papers.
+CrossRef is the official DOI registration agency for scholarly content, providing metadata for over 150 million DOIs across all publishers and disciplines. Together, OpenAlex and CrossRef provide comprehensive coverage for academic search, citation analysis, and bibliometric research.
 
-The API can be used without authentication for basic access. Registering for a free API key unlocks higher rate limits and is recommended for production applications. The API returns clean JSON responses and supports field selection to minimize response payload size.
+Both APIs are free to use without authentication. OpenAlex requests a polite `User-Agent` header; CrossRef requests a `User-Agent` with contact email for access to the polite pool (faster rate limits).
 
 ## Authentication
 
-No authentication is required for basic usage. For higher rate limits, request a free API key at https://www.semanticscholar.org/product/api and include it as a header:
+No authentication is required for either API.
 
+OpenAlex: Include a `User-Agent` header for polite access:
 ```
-x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
+User-Agent: ResearchPlugins/1.0 (https://wentor.ai)
 ```
 
-Without an API key, rate limits are 5,000 requests per 5 minutes. With a key, limits are significantly higher (up to 1 request per second sustained).
+CrossRef: Include a `User-Agent` header with contact email for polite pool:
+```
+User-Agent: ResearchPlugins/1.0 (https://wentor.ai; mailto:dev@wentor.ai)
+```
 
 ## Core Endpoints
 
-### Paper Search: Find Papers by Query
+### OpenAlex: Search Works
 
-- **URL**: `GET https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/search`
+- **URL**: `GET https://api.openalex.org/works`
 - **Parameters**:
   | Param | Type | Required | Description |
   |-------|------|----------|-------------|
-  | query | string | Yes | Search query string |
-  | offset | integer | No | Pagination offset (default: 0) |
-  | limit | integer | No | Results per page (default: 10, max: 100) |
-  | fields | string | No | Comma-separated fields to return (e.g., title,abstract,year,citationCount) |
-  | year | string | No | Year range filter (e.g., 2020-2024 or 2024-) |
-  | fieldsOfStudy | string | No | Filter by field (e.g., Computer Science, Medicine) |
+  | search | string | No | Full-text search query |
+  | filter | string | No | Filter expression (e.g., `from_publication_date:2024-01-01`) |
+  | sort | string | No | Sort field (e.g., `cited_by_count:desc`, `publication_date:desc`) |
+  | per_page | integer | No | Results per page (default: 25, max: 200) |
+  | page | integer | No | Page number (default: 1) |
 - **Example**:
   ```bash
-  curl "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/search?query=attention+is+all+you+need&limit=5&fields=title,year,citationCount,authors,tldr"
+  curl "https://api.openalex.org/works?search=attention+is+all+you+need&per_page=5"
   ```
-- **Response**: JSON with `total`, `offset`, and `data` array containing paper objects with requested fields.
+- **Response**: JSON with `meta` (count, page info) and `results` array containing work objects.
 
-### Paper Details: Retrieve Full Paper Metadata
+### OpenAlex: Get Work Details
 
-- **URL**: `GET https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/{paper_id}`
+- **URL**: `GET https://api.openalex.org/works/{id}`
 - **Parameters**:
   | Param | Type | Required | Description |
   |-------|------|----------|-------------|
-  | paper_id | string | Yes | Semantic Scholar ID, DOI, ArXiv ID, or other identifier (e.g., DOI:10.1234/...) |
-  | fields | string | No | Comma-separated fields to return |
+  | id | string | Yes | OpenAlex ID (e.g., `W2741809807`), DOI URL, or other identifier |
 - **Example**:
   ```bash
-  curl "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/DOI:10.18653/v1/N19-1423?fields=title,abstract,year,citationCount,influentialCitationCount,references,citations"
+  curl "https://api.openalex.org/works/W2741809807"
   ```
-- **Response**: JSON with full paper metadata including `paperId`, `title`, `abstract`, `year`, `citationCount`, `influentialCitationCount`, `references`, and `citations`.
+- **Response**: JSON with full work metadata including `id`, `title`, `abstract_inverted_index`, `publication_year`, `cited_by_count`, `authorships`, `concepts`, `referenced_works`.
 
-### Author Search: Find Researchers
+### OpenAlex: Search Authors
 
-- **URL**: `GET https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/author/search`
+- **URL**: `GET https://api.openalex.org/authors`
 - **Parameters**:
   | Param | Type | Required | Description |
   |-------|------|----------|-------------|
-  | query | string | Yes | Author name query |
-  | offset | integer | No | Pagination offset |
-  | limit | integer | No | Results per page (max: 1000) |
-  | fields | string | No | Fields to return (e.g., name,paperCount,citationCount,hIndex) |
+  | search | string | No | Author name search |
+  | filter | string | No | Filter expression |
+  | per_page | integer | No | Results per page (max: 200) |
 - **Example**:
   ```bash
-  curl "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/author/search?query=Yoshua+Bengio&fields=name,paperCount,citationCount,hIndex"
+  curl "https://api.openalex.org/authors?search=Yoshua+Bengio&per_page=5"
   ```
-- **Response**: JSON with author profiles including publication and citation metrics.
+- **Response**: JSON with author profiles including `works_count`, `cited_by_count`, `summary_stats.h_index`, affiliations.
 
-### Dataset Releases: Bulk Data Access
+### CrossRef: Resolve DOI
 
-- **URL**: `GET https://api.semanticscholar.org/datasets/v1/release`
+- **URL**: `GET https://api.crossref.org/works/{doi}`
 - **Parameters**:
   | Param | Type | Required | Description |
   |-------|------|----------|-------------|
-  | (none) | - | - | Returns list of available dataset releases |
+  | doi | string | Yes | DOI to resolve (e.g., `10.1038/nature12373`) |
 - **Example**:
   ```bash
-  curl "https://api.semanticscholar.org/datasets/v1/release"
+  curl "https://api.crossref.org/works/10.18653/v1/N19-1423"
   ```
-- **Response**: JSON array of release identifiers (dates) for bulk dataset downloads.
+- **Response**: JSON with full bibliographic metadata including title, authors, journal, dates, references count, and citation count.
 
 ## Rate Limits
 
-Without API key: 5,000 requests per 5 minutes (approximately 16.7 requests per second in bursts). With API key: higher sustained throughput, varies by key tier. The API returns HTTP 429 when limits are exceeded. Use the `Retry-After` header value to determine wait time before retrying. Batch endpoints are available for retrieving multiple papers or authors in a single request, which is more efficient than individual lookups.
+OpenAlex: No strict rate limit, but use polite `User-Agent` header. Recommended: max 10 requests per second. The API returns HTTP 429 when limits are exceeded.
+
+CrossRef: Without polite pool: ~50 requests per second. With polite pool (contact email in User-Agent): higher limits. The API returns HTTP 429 when limits are exceeded.
 
 ## Common Patterns
 
 ### Build a Citation Network
 
-Retrieve a paper and its citation tree to map influence:
+Retrieve a paper and find all works that cite it:
 
 ```bash
-# Get paper with its references and citations
-curl "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/CorpusID:49313245?fields=title,citations.title,citations.citationCount,references.title,references.citationCount"
+# Get paper details
+curl "https://api.openalex.org/works/W2741809807"
+
+# Get works citing this paper, sorted by citation count
+curl "https://api.openalex.org/works?filter=cites:W2741809807&sort=cited_by_count:desc&per_page=20"
 ```
 
 ### Find Influential Papers on a Topic
 
-Search for highly cited and influential works:
+Search for highly cited works on a topic:
 
 ```bash
-curl "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/search?query=graph+neural+networks&fields=title,year,citationCount,influentialCitationCount&limit=20"
+curl "https://api.openalex.org/works?search=graph+neural+networks&sort=cited_by_count:desc&per_page=20"
 ```
 
-### Batch Paper Lookup
+### Batch Paper Lookup via CrossRef
 
-Retrieve metadata for multiple papers in a single request using the batch endpoint:
+Search CrossRef for papers matching a query, sorted by citation count:
 
 ```bash
-curl -X POST "https://api.semanticscholar.org/graph/v1/paper/batch" \
-  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-  -d '{"ids": ["DOI:10.1038/s41586-021-03819-2", "CorpusID:49313245"]}' \
-  --url-query "fields=title,year,citationCount"
+curl "https://api.crossref.org/works?query=graph+neural+networks&sort=is-referenced-by-count&order=desc&rows=20"
 ```
 
 ## References
 
-- Official documentation: https://api.semanticscholar.org/
-- API tutorial: https://www.semanticscholar.org/product/api/tutorial
-- Semantic Scholar paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.10140
+- OpenAlex documentation: https://docs.openalex.org/
+- CrossRef API documentation: https://api.crossref.org/swagger-ui/index.html
+- OpenAlex source: https://github.com/ourresearch/openalex-guts

package/skills/research/automation/SKILL.md

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
 name: automation-skills
-description: "11 research automation skills. Trigger: automating experiments, tracking results, reproducible pipelines. Design: ML experiment management, workflow orchestration, and lab automation tools."
+description: "10 research automation skills. Trigger: automating experiments, tracking results, reproducible pipelines. Design: ML experiment management, workflow orchestration, and lab automation tools."
 ---
 
-# Research Automation — 11 Skills
+# Research Automation — 10 Skills
 
 Select the skill matching the user's need, then `read` its SKILL.md.
 
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ Select the skill matching the user's need, then `read` its SKILL.md.
 | [data-collection-automation](./data-collection-automation/SKILL.md) | Automate survey deployment, data collection, and pipeline management |
 | [datagen-research-guide](./datagen-research-guide/SKILL.md) | AI-driven multi-agent research assistant for end-to-end studies |
 | [kedro-pipeline-guide](./kedro-pipeline-guide/SKILL.md) | Build reproducible data science pipelines with Kedro for research projects |
-| [mcp-server-guide](./mcp-server-guide/SKILL.md) | Index of 150 MCP server configs bundled with research-plugins |
 | [mle-agent-guide](./mle-agent-guide/SKILL.md) | Intelligent companion for ML engineering with arXiv integration |
 | [paper-to-agent-guide](./paper-to-agent-guide/SKILL.md) | Transform research papers into interactive AI agents for exploration |
 | [rd-agent-guide](./rd-agent-guide/SKILL.md) | Microsoft AI-driven R&D agent for automated data and model development |

package/skills/research/automation/datagen-research-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ metadata:
   openclaw:
     category: "research"
     subcategory: "automation"
+    emoji: "⚙️"
     keywords:
       - multi-agent
       - research-assistant

package/skills/research/automation/mle-agent-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ metadata:
   openclaw:
     category: "research"
     subcategory: "automation"
+    emoji: "🔬"
     keywords:
       - machine-learning
       - ml-engineering

package/skills/research/automation/paper-to-agent-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ metadata:
   openclaw:
     category: "research"
     subcategory: "automation"
+    emoji: "📄"
     keywords:
       - paper-parsing
       - agent-generation
@@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ The skill supports building knowledge graphs from processed papers:
 
 - Extract entities (methods, datasets, metrics, tools, concepts)
 - Map relationships between entities (uses, extends, contradicts, supports)
-- Link to external knowledge bases (Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, DOI)
+- Link to external knowledge bases (OpenAlex, CrossRef, DOI)
 - Track citation chains for key claims
 - Identify research lineages and methodological evolution
 

package/skills/research/deep-research/auto-deep-research-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ metadata:
   openclaw:
     category: "research"
     subcategory: "deep-research"
+    emoji: "🔍"
     keywords:
       - deep-research
       - automated-investigation

package/skills/research/deep-research/in-depth-research-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Search systematically across source tiers:
 
 | Tier | Source Type | Examples | Purpose |
 |------|-----------|---------|---------|
-| **1** | Academic databases | Semantic Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science | Peer-reviewed primary research |
+| **1** | Academic databases | OpenAlex, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science | Peer-reviewed primary research |
 | **2** | Preprint servers | arXiv, bioRxiv, SSRN, medRxiv | Cutting-edge, not yet reviewed |
 | **3** | Grey literature | WHO reports, World Bank, NBER working papers | Policy and institutional knowledge |
 | **4** | Patents and standards | Google Patents, USPTO, IEEE standards | Technical implementations |

package/skills/research/deep-research/kosmos-scientist-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ You are an AI Scientist conducting rigorous research.
 Follow the scientific method strictly:
 
 1. **Literature Review**: Search for related work before
-   proposing anything new. Use Semantic Scholar API.
+   proposing anything new. Use OpenAlex API.
 2. **Hypothesis**: State falsifiable hypotheses clearly.
 3. **Experiment Design**: Define independent/dependent
    variables, controls, evaluation metrics.
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Follow the scientific method strictly:
 ## Tools Available
 - Python 3.11+ with PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy
 - LaTeX (pdflatex + bibtex)
-- Semantic Scholar API for literature
+- OpenAlex API for literature
 - W&B for experiment tracking (optional)
 ```
 
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ Analyze results and write paper:
    - Method (formal description)
    - Experiments (setup + results + analysis)
    - Conclusion (summary + limitations + future)
-5. Verify all citations are real (Semantic Scholar)
+5. Verify all citations are real (OpenAlex/CrossRef)
 """
 ```
 

package/skills/research/deep-research/llm-scientific-discovery-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ from scientific_agent import HypothesisGenerator
 
 generator = HypothesisGenerator(
     llm_provider="anthropic",
-    knowledge_sources=["pubmed", "semantic_scholar"],
+    knowledge_sources=["pubmed", "openalex"],
 )
 
 hypotheses = generator.generate(

package/skills/research/deep-research/local-deep-research-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ metadata:
 
 Local Deep Research is an open-source deep research tool with over 4,000 GitHub stars that conducts comprehensive multi-source research using either local LLMs (via Ollama, LM Studio, or vLLM) or cloud-based models. It searches across 10+ academic and web sources simultaneously, synthesizes the findings, and produces well-cited research reports. The project is designed for researchers who need thorough, multi-perspective research coverage while maintaining the option to keep everything running locally for privacy.
 
-What makes Local Deep Research stand out is its breadth of search integration. Rather than relying on a single search API, it queries multiple sources in parallel -- including Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed, Wikipedia, web search engines, and more -- then cross-references and synthesizes the results. This multi-source approach produces more comprehensive and balanced research outputs compared to single-source tools.
+What makes Local Deep Research stand out is its breadth of search integration. Rather than relying on a single search API, it queries multiple sources in parallel -- including Google Scholar, OpenAlex, arXiv, PubMed, Wikipedia, web search engines, and more -- then cross-references and synthesizes the results. This multi-source approach produces more comprehensive and balanced research outputs compared to single-source tools.
 
 The tool is particularly well-suited for academic researchers who need to conduct preliminary literature reviews, verify claims across multiple databases, or explore interdisciplinary topics where relevant work may be scattered across different platforms and publication venues.
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ from local_deep_research import DeepResearcher
 researcher = DeepResearcher(
     llm_provider="ollama",
     llm_model="llama3.1:70b",
-    search_sources=["google_scholar", "semantic_scholar",
+    search_sources=["google_scholar", "openalex",
                     "arxiv", "web"],
     max_iterations=10,
 )
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Local Deep Research queries multiple sources in parallel for each research sub-q
 | Source | Type | API Key Required | Best For |
 |--------|------|-----------------|----------|
 | Google Scholar | Academic | No (via scraping) | Broad academic search |
-| Semantic Scholar | Academic | Optional | CS/AI papers, citation data |
+| OpenAlex | Academic | No | Cross-disciplinary, citation data |
 | arXiv | Academic | No | Preprints, ML/physics/math |
 | PubMed | Academic | No | Biomedical literature |
 | Wikipedia | Encyclopedia | No | Background and definitions |
@@ -128,12 +128,12 @@ Local Deep Research queries multiple sources in parallel for each research sub-q
 # Customize source priorities for your research domain
 researcher = DeepResearcher(
     search_sources={
-        "primary": ["semantic_scholar", "arxiv"],
+        "primary": ["openalex", "arxiv"],
         "secondary": ["google_scholar", "web"],
         "reference": ["wikipedia", "crossref"],
     },
     source_weights={
-        "semantic_scholar": 1.5,  # Prioritize academic sources
+        "openalex": 1.5,  # Prioritize academic sources
         "arxiv": 1.5,
         "web": 0.8,
     },
@@ -249,5 +249,5 @@ local-deep-research "Your sensitive research query here"
 - Repository: https://github.com/LearningCircuit/local-deep-research
 - Ollama: https://ollama.com/
 - SearXNG: https://github.com/searxng/searxng
-- Semantic Scholar API: https://api.semanticscholar.org/
+- OpenAlex API: https://api.openalex.org/
 - arXiv API: https://info.arxiv.org/help/api/

package/skills/research/deep-research/open-researcher-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -43,14 +43,14 @@ result = researcher.research(
 
 ```python
 # Each sub-question triggers:
-# - Academic search (Semantic Scholar, arXiv)
+# - Academic search (OpenAlex, arXiv)
 # - Paper reading (abstract + key sections)
 # - Evidence extraction
 # - Follow-up question generation
 
 # Configuration
 researcher = OpenResearcher(
-    search_backends=["semantic_scholar", "arxiv"],
+    search_backends=["openalex", "arxiv"],
     max_iterations=5,           # Research rounds per sub-question
     papers_per_iteration=10,    # Papers to read per round
     follow_up_questions=True,   # Generate follow-up questions
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ researcher = OpenResearcher(
     llm_provider="anthropic",
     model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
     search_config={
-        "backends": ["semantic_scholar", "arxiv"],
+        "backends": ["openalex", "arxiv"],
         "max_results_per_query": 20,
     },
     reading_config={

package/skills/research/deep-research/tongyi-deep-research-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -119,12 +119,12 @@ DeepResearch integrates with multiple search providers to cast a wide net:
 - **Tavily**: AI-optimized search API designed for research agents
 - **Serper**: Fast Google search results API
 - **SearXNG**: Self-hosted meta-search engine for privacy-focused deployments
-- **Semantic Scholar API**: Direct academic paper search (no API key required for basic access)
+- **OpenAlex API**: Direct academic paper search (free, no API key required)
 
 ```python
 # Configure multiple search backends for comprehensive coverage
 agent = DeepResearch(
-    search_engines=["bing", "semantic_scholar"],
+    search_engines=["bing", "openalex"],
     search_strategy="parallel",  # Search all engines simultaneously
 )
 ```
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ Create research profiles optimized for specific academic domains:
 # Biomedical research profile
 bio_config = {
     "preferred_sources": ["pubmed", "biorxiv", "nature", "science"],
-    "search_engines": ["semantic_scholar", "bing"],
+    "search_engines": ["openalex", "bing"],
     "terminology_mode": "technical",
     "citation_format": "apa",
 }
@@ -214,4 +214,4 @@ The trace includes all search queries, retrieved documents, LLM prompts and resp
 - Repository: https://github.com/Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch
 - Qwen model family: https://github.com/QwenLM/Qwen
 - Alibaba NLP group: https://github.com/Alibaba-NLP
-- Semantic Scholar API: https://api.semanticscholar.org/
+- OpenAlex API: https://api.openalex.org/

package/skills/research/methodology/SKILL.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Select the skill matching the user's need, then `read` its SKILL.md.
 | [mixed-methods-guide](./mixed-methods-guide/SKILL.md) | Guide to designing and conducting mixed methods research |
 | [osf-api-guide](./osf-api-guide/SKILL.md) | Access Open Science Framework for preregistrations, preprints, and data |
 | [parsifal-slr-guide](./parsifal-slr-guide/SKILL.md) | Plan and manage systematic literature reviews with Parsifal platform |
-| [qualitative-research-guide](./qualitative-research-guide/SKILL.md) | Design and conduct qualitative research using grounded theory, case studies, ... |
+| [qualitative-research-guide](./qualitative-research-guide/SKILL.md) | Design and conduct qualitative research using grounded theory and case studies |
 | [research-paper-kb](./research-paper-kb/SKILL.md) | Build a persistent cross-session knowledge base from academic papers |
 | [research-town-guide](./research-town-guide/SKILL.md) | Simulate human research communities with multi-agent AI collaboration |
 | [scientify-idea-generation](./scientify-idea-generation/SKILL.md) | Generate research ideas from collected papers with gap analysis |

package/skills/research/methodology/claude-scientific-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ metadata:
   openclaw:
     category: "research"
     subcategory: "methodology"
+    emoji: "🧪"
     keywords:
       - scientific-method
       - research-skills

package/skills/research/methodology/grad-school-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ A strong research question is the foundation of any good paper. It should be spe
 |-----------|-------------|---------------|
 | **F**easible | Can be answered with available resources | Do you have the data, compute, and time? |
 | **I**nteresting | Engages the research community | Would peers read this at a top venue? |
-| **N**ovel | Not already answered | Has Semantic Scholar search been done? |
+| **N**ovel | Not already answered | Has OpenAlex/CrossRef search been done? |
 | **E**thical | Follows research ethics standards | Does it require IRB approval? |
 | **R**elevant | Advances the field meaningfully | Does it connect to open problems? |
 

package/skills/research/methodology/qualitative-research-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: qualitative-research-guide
-description: "Design and conduct qualitative research using grounded theory, case studies, ..."
+description: "Design and conduct qualitative research using grounded theory and case studies"
 metadata:
   openclaw:
     emoji: "🔍"

package/skills/research/paper-review/SKILL.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Select the skill matching the user's need, then `read` its SKILL.md.
 | [latte-review-guide](./latte-review-guide/SKILL.md) | Automate systematic literature reviews with LatteReview AI agents |
 | [paper-critique-framework](./paper-critique-framework/SKILL.md) | Structured framework for writing peer review reports and paper critiques |
 | [paper-reading-assistant](./paper-reading-assistant/SKILL.md) | AI-assisted paper reading, PDF Q&A, and summarization workflows |
-| [peer-review-guide](./peer-review-guide/SKILL.md) | Conduct thorough, constructive peer reviews and evaluate research papers crit... |
+| [peer-review-guide](./peer-review-guide/SKILL.md) | Conduct thorough, constructive peer reviews and evaluate research papers |
 | [rebuttal-writing-guide](./rebuttal-writing-guide/SKILL.md) | Write effective rebuttals to reviewer comments for journal submissions |
 | [review-response-guide](./review-response-guide/SKILL.md) | Craft effective point-by-point reviewer response letters |
 | [scientify-write-review-paper](./scientify-write-review-paper/SKILL.md) | Write literature reviews and survey papers from collected papers |

package/skills/research/paper-review/automated-review-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ Plagiarism and integrity:
 
 Reference management:
   - scite.ai: smart citation analysis (supporting/contrasting)
-  - Semantic Scholar: related work discovery
+  - OpenAlex: related work discovery
   - Connected Papers: citation graph visualization
 ```
 

package/skills/research/paper-review/peer-review-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: peer-review-guide
-description: "Conduct thorough, constructive peer reviews and evaluate research papers crit..."
+description: "Conduct thorough, constructive peer reviews and evaluate research papers"
 metadata:
   openclaw:
     emoji: "🕵️"

package/skills/tools/diagram/excalidraw-diagram-guide/SKILL.md

@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ For software or experimental system diagrams, use grouped rectangles with labele
 Input: "Draw a system architecture with three layers:
         Frontend (React dashboard),
         Backend (FastAPI + PostgreSQL),
-        External (Semantic Scholar API, CrossRef API)"
+        External (OpenAlex API, CrossRef API)"
 ```
 
 The output places each layer as a dashed-border container with internal component boxes and inter-layer arrows.