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karpathy/nanochat
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Guide to preprint servers across scientific disciplines. An agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.
Install Preprint Servers Guide
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins preprint-servers-guide --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide .claude/skills/preprint-servers-guide && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "preprint-servers-guide" agent skill from https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide into .claude/skills/preprint-servers-guide/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "preprint-servers-guide", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guideType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins preprint-servers-guide --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide .agents/skills/preprint-servers-guide && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "preprint-servers-guide" agent skill from https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide into .agents/skills/preprint-servers-guide/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "preprint-servers-guide", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins preprint-servers-guide --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide .cursor/skills/preprint-servers-guide && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "preprint-servers-guide" agent skill from https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide into .cursor/skills/preprint-servers-guide/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "preprint-servers-guide", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git --path skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins preprint-servers-guide --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide .gemini/skills/preprint-servers-guide && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "preprint-servers-guide" agent skill from https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide into .gemini/skills/preprint-servers-guide/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "preprint-servers-guide", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins preprint-servers-guideInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide .github/skills/preprint-servers-guide && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "preprint-servers-guide" agent skill from https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide into .github/skills/preprint-servers-guide/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "preprint-servers-guide", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins preprint-servers-guide --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide .opencode/skills/preprint-servers-guide && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "preprint-servers-guide" agent skill from https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins/tree/main/skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide into .opencode/skills/preprint-servers-guide/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "preprint-servers-guide", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
preprint-servers-guide- GitHub stars
- 298
- Used in
- 1 other repo
- Token cost
- ~1.5k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 607 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 405
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Guide to preprint servers across scientific disciplines. An agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.
- Works in 6 steps: Create an account at arxiv.org and get… → Prepare your manuscript → Select categories: Choose a primary… → …
- Tasks that involve Academic paper search
- SKILL.md covers What Are Preprints?, Major Preprint Servers by…, Submission Workflow and Licensing Options, plus 3 more sections
- Calls curl; reaches arxiv.org and export.arxiv.org
What it does
Preprint Servers Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. Guide to preprint servers across scientific disciplines
Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Research & Science, covering Academic paper search. It works with arXiv. The repository describes itself as: 350+ academic research skills, MCP configs, and plugins for Research-Claw and AI agents. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Academic paper search
Example prompts
- “/preprint-servers-guide”
Requirements
- Python 3
Workflow steps
6 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Create an account at arxiv.org and get endorsed (new users need endorsement in the relevant category).
- Prepare your manuscript
- Select categories: Choose a primary category (e.g., cs.CL) and optional cross-lists.
- Submit metadata: Title, abstract, authors, comments, journal-ref (if applicable).
- Wait for processing: Papers appear in the next daily posting (submissions before 14:00 ET on weekdays).
- Receive arXiv ID: Format YYMM.NNNNN (e.g., 2401.12345).
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit bf44b3c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
curl
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:
arxiv.orgexport.arxiv.orgapi.biorxiv.org
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Preprint Servers Guide loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 20 tokens; SKILL.md has 607 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from wentorai/research-plugins at commit bf44b3c, republished under its MIT licence (© wentorai). 607 words, ~1,487 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/preprint-servers-guide/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- preprint-servers-guide
- description
- Guide to preprint servers across scientific disciplines
Preprint Servers Guide
A comprehensive guide to preprint servers across all major academic disciplines, covering submission workflows, licensing, and programmatic access.
What Are Preprints?
Preprints are complete research manuscripts shared publicly before formal peer review. They enable rapid dissemination of findings, establish priority of discovery, and invite community feedback before journal submission.
Key characteristics:
- Not peer reviewed (but increasingly moderated for basic quality)
- Freely accessible to anyone
- Citable with a DOI
- Versioned (authors can post revisions)
- Compatible with most journal submissions (check journal policy first)
Major Preprint Servers by Discipline
| Server | Disciplines | Operator | Moderation | DOI Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| arXiv | Physics, Math, CS, Econ, EE, Stats, Q-Bio | Cornell | Light screening | 10.48550 |
| bioRxiv | Biology (all subfields) | Cold Spring Harbor | Basic screening | 10.1101 |
| medRxiv | Clinical/health sciences | Yale/BMJ/CSHL | Enhanced screening | 10.1101 |
| ChemRxiv | Chemistry | ACS | Moderate screening | 10.26434 |
| EarthArXiv | Earth/planetary sciences | Community-led | Light screening | 10.31223 |
| PsyArXiv | Psychology | COS/OSF | Light screening | 10.31234 |
| SocArXiv | Social sciences | COS/OSF | Light screening | 10.31235 |
| SSRN | Social sciences, law, economics | Elsevier | Minimal | various |
| engrXiv | Engineering | COS/OSF | Light screening | 10.31224 |
| EdArXiv | Education | COS/OSF | Light screening | 10.35542 |
| Preprints.org | Multidisciplinary | MDPI | Basic screening | 10.20944 |
| Research Square | Multidisciplinary | Springer Nature | In Review service | 10.21203 |
| TechRxiv | Electrical eng., CS | IEEE | Moderate | 10.36227 |
Submission Workflow
arXiv Submission
- Create an account at arxiv.org and get endorsed (new users need endorsement in the relevant category).
- Prepare your manuscript:
- LaTeX source (preferred): upload
.tex+ figures +.bblas a single archive - PDF: accepted but LaTeX is strongly preferred
- LaTeX source (preferred): upload
- Select categories: Choose a primary category (e.g.,
cs.CL) and optional cross-lists. - Submit metadata: Title, abstract, authors, comments, journal-ref (if applicable).
- Wait for processing: Papers appear in the next daily posting (submissions before 14:00 ET on weekdays).
- Receive arXiv ID: Format
YYMM.NNNNN(e.g.,2401.12345).
# Download arXiv paper PDF programmatically
curl -o paper.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.12345
# Get metadata via arXiv API
curl "http://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=2401.12345"bioRxiv/medRxiv Submission
- Create an account at biorxiv.org or medrxiv.org.
- Upload manuscript as a single Word or PDF file.
- Add metadata: Title, authors with ORCIDs, abstract, subject area.
- Select license: CC-BY, CC-BY-NC, CC-BY-ND, CC-BY-NC-ND, or CC0.
- Screening: bioRxiv screens for plagiarism, dual submission, and non-scientific content. medRxiv applies additional clinical content screening.
- Posting: Typically within 24-48 hours after screening.
# bioRxiv API: search recent preprints
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.biorxiv.org/details/biorxiv/2024-01-01/2024-01-31",
params={"cursor": 0, "format": "json"}
)
papers = response.json()["collection"]
for p in papers[:5]:
print(f"[{p['date']}] {p['title']} (doi: {p['doi']})")Show full SKILL.md (260 more words)Show less
Licensing Options
| License | Allows Reuse | Allows Commercial | Allows Derivatives | Requires Attribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC-BY | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CC-BY-NC | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| CC-BY-ND | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| CC-BY-NC-ND | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| CC0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Recommendation: Use CC-BY for maximum openness and compatibility with funder mandates (NIH, Wellcome Trust, ERC). Use CC-BY-NC if you want to restrict commercial reuse.
Journal Policies on Preprints
Most major publishers now accept manuscripts previously posted as preprints:
- Accepts preprints: Nature, Science, PNAS, Cell, Lancet, BMJ, PLOS, eLife, all IEEE journals, most ACM venues
- Does not accept preprints: Some society journals in certain fields (check SHERPA/RoMEO at sherpa.ac.uk/romeo for specific policies)
Important considerations:
- Some journals require you to update the preprint with a link to the published version.
- Dual posting on multiple preprint servers may violate policies.
- Embargo periods may apply for some clinical journals (especially medRxiv).
Programmatic Access Comparison
| Server | API Available | Bulk Download | OAI-PMH | Rate Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| arXiv | Yes (Atom) | Yes (S3 bulk) | Yes | 1 req/3 sec |
| bioRxiv | Yes (REST) | No | No | Polite use |
| SSRN | No public API | No | No | N/A |
| OSF Preprints | Yes (SHARE) | Yes | Yes | Polite use |
Best Practices
- Post before or at submission: Maximize the time for community feedback.
- Use ORCIDs: Link your preprint to your ORCID profile for discoverability.
- Update with journal DOI: After acceptance, add a comment or new version linking to the published article.
- Choose the right server: Use the discipline-specific server for maximum visibility within your community.
- Check funder requirements: Some funders (NIH, Plan S) mandate preprint posting for funded research.
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Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide of wentorai/research-plugins.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit bf44b3c
Used in 1 other repository
We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in wentorai/research-plugins, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.
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Questions about Preprint Servers Guide
What does Preprint Servers Guide do?
Guide to preprint servers across scientific disciplines. An agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. Preprint Servers Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.
When should I use Preprint Servers Guide?
Preprint Servers Guide fits situations like: tasks that involve Academic paper search.
How do I install Preprint Servers Guide in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .claude/skills/preprint-servers-guide in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Preprint Servers Guide in Codex?
Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/literature/fulltext/preprint-servers-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .agents/skills/preprint-servers-guide in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Preprint Servers Guide in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill preprint-servers-guide -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/preprint-servers-guide, .gemini/skills/preprint-servers-guide, .github/skills/preprint-servers-guide and .opencode/skills/preprint-servers-guide in your project.
What does Preprint Servers Guide need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Preprint Servers Guide needs the command-line tools its instructions call (curl). Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does Preprint Servers Guide access the network?
SKILL.md names 3 domains. In commands or code: arxiv.org, export.arxiv.org and api.biorxiv.org; the agent is likely to contact these when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Preprint Servers Guide safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Preprint Servers Guide use?
Preprint Servers Guide is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Preprint Servers Guide use?
About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Preprint Servers Guide?
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Who maintains Preprint Servers Guide?
wentorai (a GitHub user) maintains it in wentorai/research-plugins, which has 298 GitHub stars. The repository holds 405 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 19, 2026.
Source: wentorai/research-plugins on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.