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Domain knowledge for your AI assistant — workflow patterns, data model concepts, and gotchas for Crossref tools.

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Domain knowledge for using Crossref tools effectively

Crossref

Crossref provides DOI registration and rich scholarly metadata. Use the Crossref REST API to search works and fetch metadata by DOI.

Data Model

  • Works (scholarly publications) — search returns DOI; fetch full metadata by DOI. Public API; optional mailto improves rate limits (polite pool).

Gotchas

  • Polite pool: Include mailto contact for better rate limits and service.
  • DOI format: Use full DOI string (e.g. 10.1234/example), not just suffix.

Use with Crossref Bundle

This skill teaches your AI assistant domain knowledge. To actually execute Crossref API calls, enable the MCP bundle — the skill and bundle work together.

Ready to use Crossref?

Install the skill for domain knowledge, enable the bundle for authenticated tool access

What is a Skill?

Crossref Skill - SKILL.md for Claude Code, Cursor & More