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Start with two public endpoints, then use an API key for Search. You can complete the first two steps without an account.
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Retrieve a paper

Look up publication metadata by DOI. Papers endpoints are public, so this request doesn’t need an API key.
The response includes the title, abstract, authors, journal, publication year, retraction status, and related identifiers.
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Check its citation tally

Tallies endpoints are also public:
total counts citation statements. citingPublications counts distinct papers, so the values can differ. See Citations & Tallies.
Tally values change as Scite indexes new citation statements. Treat the numbers above as an example response shape.
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Run an authenticated search

Need an API key? On Pro, create one in the API Console. Creating a key doesn’t grant every optional scope; see Authentication for feature access. For higher limits or managed credentials, contact sales.term supports AND, OR, NOT, and quoted phrases.
The response includes a total count and a hits array. Each hit carries DOI, title, authors, journal, abstract, and citation tally where available. The Search guide covers the 25+ filters.
Pro keys support Search for evaluation. Commercial or research use requires a separate license agreement. See the Search guide.
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