OpenAlex
Search OpenAlex scholarly works, authors, institutions, sources, funders, and topics.
Tools
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
search_worksSearch OpenAlex scholarly works, including articles, books, datasets, and theses. | Search OpenAlex scholarly works, including articles, books, datasets, and theses. |
get_workGet one OpenAlex work by OpenAlex ID, DOI URL, or DOI. | Get one OpenAlex work by OpenAlex ID, DOI URL, or DOI. |
search_authorsSearch OpenAlex disambiguated author profiles. | Search OpenAlex disambiguated author profiles. |
get_authorGet one OpenAlex author by OpenAlex ID. | Get one OpenAlex author by OpenAlex ID. |
search_institutionsSearch OpenAlex research institutions and organizations. | Search OpenAlex research institutions and organizations. |
get_institutionGet one OpenAlex institution by OpenAlex ID. | Get one OpenAlex institution by OpenAlex ID. |
search_fundersSearch OpenAlex funding agencies. | Search OpenAlex funding agencies. |
get_funderGet one OpenAlex funder by OpenAlex ID. | Get one OpenAlex funder by OpenAlex ID. |
search_sourcesSearch OpenAlex journals, repositories, conferences, and other sources. | Search OpenAlex journals, repositories, conferences, and other sources. |
get_sourceGet one OpenAlex source by OpenAlex ID. | Get one OpenAlex source by OpenAlex ID. |
Triggers
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
new_worksPoll for newly seen OpenAlex works matching a search and publication-date filter after the initial baseline. | Poll for newly seen OpenAlex works matching a search and publication-date filter after the initial baseline. |
Quick Start
import { WeavzClient } from '@weavz-io/sdk'
const weavz = new WeavzClient({ apiKey: 'wvz_...' })
const result = await weavz.actions.execute('openalex', 'search_works', {
workspaceId: '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000',
integrationAlias: 'openalex',
input: { /* ... */ },
})Related Integrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect OpenAlex to my app?
OpenAlex does not require an external account connection. Install the SDK, add the integration to a workspace, then execute tools programmatically.
What tools does OpenAlex support?
OpenAlex supports 10 tools including Search Works, Get Work, Search Authors, Get Author, Search Institutions, and more.
Can I use OpenAlex with AI agents?
Yes. Add OpenAlex to an MCP server in Tool Mode or Code Mode. Code Mode provides 3 meta-tools with on-demand API discovery so agents can compose stateful workflows without loading every action schema up front.
How do I connect OpenAlex to ChatGPT or Claude?
Open the Weavz connector setup, sign in, choose a workspace, and add OpenAlex as an approved app. ChatGPT, Claude, and other remote MCP clients can then call the scoped OpenAlex tools exposed by that workspace.
Does OpenAlex work with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and local agents?
Yes. Remote and local MCP clients can connect to a Weavz MCP endpoint for the workspace. Local coding agents can also use the Weavz CLI to inspect apps, discover actions, run approved OpenAlex work, and execute Code Mode workflows from a terminal.
What can I ask an AI agent to do with OpenAlex?
OpenAlex exposes 10 tools, including Search Works, Get Work, Search Authors, Get Author, Search Institutions, and more. Use Weavz to keep credentials scoped, require approval for sensitive work, and audit what the agent did.
Can OpenAlex be used in stateful agent workflows?
Yes. Agents can combine OpenAlex tools with Filesystem, State KV, Human Gates, input partials, and other workspace integrations while keeping execution scoped to the selected workspace or end user.
What authentication does OpenAlex use?
OpenAlex does not require external authentication.
How much does the OpenAlex integration cost?
The OpenAlex integration is included on all Weavz plans including the free tier with 20,000 actions per month. No credit card required.
What triggers does OpenAlex support?
OpenAlex supports 1 triggers including New Works.
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