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google-scholar-scraper
Ethical Google Scholar data collection techniques and best practices
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# Google Scholar Scraper
A skill for ethically collecting bibliometric data from Google Scholar, including search results, citation counts, author profiles, and related articles. Covers rate limiting, CAPTCHA avoidance, alternative APIs, legal considerations, data parsing, and practical workflows that balance data needs with responsible access.
## Legal and Ethical Considerations
### Before You Scrape
Google Scholar does not offer an official API, and its Terms of Service restrict automated access. Researchers must weigh their data needs against legal and ethical constraints.
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