search_arxiv
Search for preprints across physics, mathematics, computer science, and more on arXiv, a major open-access preprint server. Returns paper details for immediate access to full-text PDFs.
Instructions
Search preprints on arXiv - major open-access preprint server.
USE THIS TOOL WHEN:
- Searching for PREPRINTS (not peer-reviewed yet)
- You need free, immediate access to full-text PDFs
- Searching in: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics,
Quantitative Biology, Quantitative Finance, Electrical Engineering
NOTE: arXiv is a PREPRINT server - papers may not be peer-reviewed.
For peer-reviewed papers, use search_crossref or search_semantic.
WORKFLOW:
1. search_arxiv(query) -> get paper_id (e.g., '2106.12345')
2. download_arxiv(paper_id) -> get PDF (always available)
3. read_arxiv_paper(paper_id) -> get full text as Markdown
Args:
query: Search terms in any supported field.
max_results: Number of results (default: 10).
Returns:
List of paper dicts with: paper_id, title, authors, abstract,
published_date, pdf_url, categories.
Example:
search_arxiv("quantum computing error correction", max_results=5)Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | ||
| max_results | No |