Scientific Research
bioRxiv Preprint Agent
Search and download life sciences preprints from bioRxiv by keyword or author.
Overview
The bioRxiv Agent searches the bioRxiv preprint server for researchers conducting literature reviews and tracking scientific publications. Search by keywords, authors, date ranges, or subject categories, retrieve paper metadata, and download PDFs for full-text analysis.
Key Capabilities:
- Keyword search in titles and abstracts
- Author-specific searches
- Date range filtering
- Category filtering (27 subject areas)
- PDF download for selected papers
Database Connections:
- bioRxiv Database (REST API) - Life sciences preprint repository — biorxiv.org
- Paper Search (REST API) - Find articles by keyword, author, or date — bioRxiv API
- PDF Downloader (HTTP) - Retrieve full-text manuscripts
- Category Filter (REST API) - Browse 27 subject areas