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How to Search Papers by Topic with OpenClaw

Academic paper search with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Scholarly research on demand.

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Academic Research

OpenClaw processes academic searches systematically, returning structured paper metadata suitable for automated literature analysis. Run queries across multiple subtopics in one session, extract citation graphs from results, and build research databases that can be filtered and sorted programmatically.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp
2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools
No API key needed — account created automatically.All platforms →

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Academic Research tool:

  1. Ask OpenClaw: "Search for papers on quantum error correction"
  2. OpenClaw returns relevant papers with metadata
  3. Review the results and refine your search
  4. Explore cited references for deeper research

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the Academic Research tool
Find recent papers on reinforcement learning from human feedback. Show the most influential ones.

Tips

  • Start broad then narrow with more specific terms
  • Citation count helps identify foundational papers in a field
  • Use paper IDs to fetch full details with the paper_details skill

More OpenClaw Guides

How to Find Citations with OpenClawHow to Discover Recent Studies with OpenClawHow to Find Open Access Papers with OpenClawHow to Build Literature Reviews with OpenClawHow to Track Research Trends with OpenClaw

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