cnki-skills
CNKI (中国知网) skills for Claude Code — search, browse journals, download PDFs, export to Zotero via Chrome DevTools MCP
CNKI Skills is a collection of ten Claude Code skills that enable AI agents to interact with China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the leading Chinese academic database. Through Chrome DevTools MCP integration, these skills let Claude search academic papers, browse journal catalogs, check indexing status, download PDFs, and export citations to Zotero—all from the command line. An included cnki-researcher agent orchestrates all ten skills to handle complex research workflows like filtering papers by source category (SCI, EI, CSSCI) and batch exporting results. The skills use asynchronous JavaScript evaluation for fast, reliable interactions without screenshot parsing or OCR.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Search Chinese academic literature by keyword and filter results by publication date, journal, or indexing database
- 02Check whether a journal is indexed in SCI, EI, CSSCI, or Peking University Core for publication planning
- 03Browse journal tables of contents by year and issue to track recent publications in a field
- 04Download multiple research papers in batch and automatically import metadata into Zotero for literature management
- 05Extract structured paper metadata including abstracts, keywords, and citations for systematic reviews
- 06Automate academic research workflows combining search, filtering, and export steps through the cnki-researcher agent
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cnki-skills — FAQ
What is CNKI Skills for Claude Code?+
CNKI Skills is a set of ten Claude Code skills and one agent that let AI interact with China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the major Chinese academic database. It supports searching papers, browsing journals, downloading PDFs, and exporting to Zotero via Chrome DevTools MCP.
How do I install CNKI Skills?+
First install the Chrome DevTools MCP server with 'claude mcp add chrome-devtools -- npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest'. Then clone the repository and copy the skills/ and agents/ folders into your project's .claude/ directory. Start Chrome with remote debugging on port 9222 before launching Claude Code.
Which AI clients work with CNKI Skills?+
CNKI Skills are designed specifically for Claude Code CLI. They require the Chrome DevTools MCP server and Chrome browser running with remote debugging enabled.
Do I need API keys or CNKI account credentials?+
No API keys are required. For downloading papers, you need to manually log in to CNKI in the Chrome browser session. Zotero export optionally requires the Zotero desktop app running with the Connector API enabled.
Is CNKI Skills free to use?+
Yes, the skills are MIT licensed and free to use. However, access to CNKI content itself may require institutional subscriptions or paid access depending on your affiliation.
What prerequisites are needed to run CNKI Skills?+
You need Claude Code CLI installed, Chrome browser, and the Chrome DevTools MCP server. Python 3 and Zotero desktop app are optional for using the Zotero export functionality.
How do I install cnki-skills?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. cnki-skills is a skill — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is cnki-skills free?+
cnki-skills is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.