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PubMed Search Specialist

by AIpoch · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pubmed-search-specialist
Description
Build complex Boolean query strings for precise PubMed/MEDLINE literature retrieval. Trigger when user needs MeSH term mapping, Boolean query construction, a...
Usage Guidance
This package appears to do what it says: build PubMed Boolean queries. Before running it, inspect scripts/main.py (you can read it or run `python -m py_compile scripts/main.py` as the SKILL.md suggests). Run the script in a Python virtualenv or isolated environment (it targets Python 3.10+). Be aware the tool will read any input file paths you give it — only supply files you trust. The requirements file includes 'requests' and 'dataclasses' even though 'dataclasses' is builtin for 3.10 and 'requests' is not obviously used; that is a minor mismatch but not malicious. If you need stronger assurance, run the script with harmless test inputs and/or in a sandboxed environment and search the code for any network calls or subprocess invocations before providing sensitive data or credentials (none are required by this skill).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: pubmed-search-specialist Version: 1.0.0 The pubmed-search-specialist skill is a legitimate tool designed to assist in constructing complex Boolean queries for medical literature searches. The primary script (scripts/main.py) implements structured classes for MeSH term mapping and PICO-based query generation using standard Python libraries. Although requirements.txt includes the 'requests' library and SKILL.md mentions potential network access to NCBI APIs, the provided code does not actually perform any network requests or sensitive file operations. There are no signs of obfuscation, data exfiltration, or malicious instructions; the discrepancy between the documentation and the code appears to be due to the project's 'Draft' status and planned future improvements.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name, description, SKILL.md, reference docs, and scripts/main.py all focus on building MeSH-based PubMed Boolean queries. The included Python script and reference files are coherent with the stated purpose; nothing in the manifest requests unrelated access (no env vars, no binaries).
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to validate inputs and run the packaged script (python scripts/main.py). Instructions do not direct the agent to read unrelated system files, exfiltrate data, or contact external endpoints. It asks the user to supply input/output paths (expected for a CLI tool).
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided (instruction-only skill with a packaged script). This is low-risk; nothing is downloaded from external URLs or written to system locations by an installer.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials. requirements.txt lists 'dataclasses' and 'requests', which is slightly unnecessary for Python 3.10+ (dataclasses is builtin) and requests is not visibly used in the provided code — a small mismatch but not a security concern.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent system privileges or to modify other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default, which is normal; nothing else elevates its privilege footprint.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install pubmed-search-specialist
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /pubmed-search-specialist
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of PubMed Search Specialist skill. - Provides tools to construct complex Boolean query strings for PubMed/MEDLINE searches. - Supports MeSH term mapping, advanced filters, and clinical query optimization. - Includes workflows for building systematic review search strategies and citation searches. - Delivers reproducible outputs and fallback procedures for incomplete inputs or errors. - Offers detailed documentation and example commands to ensure audit-ready execution.
Metadata
Slug pubmed-search-specialist
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is PubMed Search Specialist?

Build complex Boolean query strings for precise PubMed/MEDLINE literature retrieval. Trigger when user needs MeSH term mapping, Boolean query construction, a... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 155 downloads so far.

How do I install PubMed Search Specialist?

Run "/install pubmed-search-specialist" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is PubMed Search Specialist free?

Yes, PubMed Search Specialist is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does PubMed Search Specialist support?

PubMed Search Specialist is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created PubMed Search Specialist?

It is built and maintained by AIpoch (@aipoch-ai); the current version is v1.0.0.

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