| name | biorxiv-monitor |
| description | Monitor bioRxiv and medRxiv preprints for a topic, author, or keyword. Use for staying current with emerging biomedical research before peer review. |
bioRxiv / medRxiv Monitor
Use web search and the alpha CLI to track preprints in biology and medicine.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
web_search "site:biorxiv.org <keyword>" | Search bioRxiv preprints |
web_search "site:medrxiv.org <keyword>" | Search medRxiv preprints |
alpha search "<topic>" --mode semantic | Search via alpha for related papers |
Monitoring Strategy
- Define search terms (genes, drugs, mechanisms, diseases)
- Search bioRxiv and medRxiv weekly
- Flag high-interest preprints for follow-up
- Check for subsequent peer-reviewed publication
- Track retraction or correction status
Output
Save monitoring log to outputs/biorxiv-monitor-<slug>.md:
# bioRxiv Monitor: [topic]
## Date: YYYY-MM-DD
| Preprint | Title | Authors | Category | Interest | Follow-up |
## Flagged for Follow-up
| Preprint | Why | Action |
## Now Published
| Preprint DOI | Journal | PMID |