Abstract Searcher

Automatically fetch and add abstracts to BibTeX entries.

Usage

Given a .bib file, this skill will:

1. 1. Parse each BibTeX entry
2. Search for the abstract using multiple sources:

1. 3. If APIs fail: Use browser automation to search Google Scholar
2. Add abstract={...} to each entry
3. Return the complete modified .bib file

Quick Start

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API Sources (No keys required)

1. 1. arXiv API: INLINECODE1
2. Semantic Scholar: INLINECODE2
3. CrossRef: INLINECODE3
4. OpenAlex: INLINECODE4

Browser Fallback (IMPORTANT!)

When APIs fail to find an abstract, use Chrome browser relay like a real person:

Step 1: Attach Chrome tab

Step 2: Open Google Scholar and search

Step 3: Click the result

Step 4: Extract abstract from the page

• - ScienceDirect: Look for "Abstract" section in snapshot
• ACL Anthology: Abstract is directly visible at top
• Springer/Wiley: May need to click "Abstract" to expand
• PubMed: Abstract is usually visible

Step 5: Copy and format for BibTeX

Tips:

• - Use profile=chrome to use real Chrome with your login sessions
• Google Scholar rarely blocks real Chrome browsers
• ScienceDirect/IEEE may need institutional login (your Chrome has it)
• Always verify the paper title matches before copying abstract!

Notes

• - Rate limiting: 2 seconds between API requests
• Browser fallback should find almost all papers
• Abstracts are cleaned (newlines removed, escaped for BibTeX)
• Always verify the abstract matches the correct paper!