Semantic Scholar
research:semantic-scholar · api.semanticscholar.org ↗
AI-powered academic search from Ai2: papers, authors, citations and TLDR summaries.
About the Semantic Scholar API
Semantic Scholar API on Apizie: 3 endpoints (Search papers, Paper, Search authors) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 3 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:semantic-scholar/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | research:semantic-scholar |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 3 |
| Category | Research |
| Source | api.semanticscholar.org |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:semantic-scholar/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
Semantic Scholar API FAQ
How do I call the Semantic Scholar API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:semantic-scholar/search with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the Semantic Scholar API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the Semantic Scholar API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key research:semantic-scholar.
What is the status of the Semantic Scholar API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key