OpenAlex + Stream Deck
databases · analytics · education · 0 triggers · 14 actions
OpenAlex is an open catalog of scholarly works, authors, institutions, sources, topics, and related research metadata. Add OpenAlex to your Stream Deck workflows with guided setup for the connection details it needs.
- No code
- Free tier
- One Stream Deck press
- Pairs with OBS & Elgato tools
- OAuth & keys handled in-builder
Popular ways to use OpenAlex
Add OpenAlex to a workflow and pair it with a Stream Deck button to run it in one press — handy for databases tasks. Combine it with OBS, your Elgato tools, or any other app you connect to build a routine that fits how you work.
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Steps your workflow can perform in OpenAlex.
Add Collection Entities
Bulk-add one or more matching OpenAlex entity IDs to an owned collection without duplicating existing memberships.
Autocomplete Entities
Resolve a partial name or title to likely OpenAlex entity IDs before filtering or retrieving metadata.
Create Collection
Create a private, single-entity-type OpenAlex collection, optionally with an initial bounded set of entity IDs.
Delete Collection
Permanently delete exactly one owned private OpenAlex collection and all of its collection memberships. This does not delete the underlying OpenAlex entities.
Download Work Content
Download an OpenAlex-cached PDF or gzipped GROBID TEI file for a work. Choose the format matching the work's has_content flags. Each call currently costs $0.01, and source copyright terms still apply.
Get Collection
Get metadata for one private OpenAlex collection owned by the connected user.
Get Metadata Entity
Retrieve one OpenAlex work, author, source, institution, topic, keyword, publisher, funder, award, taxonomy item, country, continent, or language by its supported identifier. Returns the provider's entity object directly; use select to limit its top-level fields.
Get Rate Limit Status
Validate the connected OpenAlex API key and inspect daily budget, prepaid balance, reset timing, and current endpoint costs before expensive queries or downloads.
About OpenAlex
OpenAlex is an open catalog of scholarly works, authors, institutions, sources, topics, and related research metadata.
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How to connect
1
Sign up for free
Create your Conductor Deck account: no credit card required.
2
Connect OpenAlex
Follow the setup prompts for OpenAlex. Conductor Deck handles the app authorization or required connection details inside the workflow builder.
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Build a workflow
Add an OpenAlex action to your visual workflow canvas. Configure the options you need, then connect it to other steps.
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Assign to Stream Deck
Sync your workflow to any Stream Deck button. Press once to trigger the entire sequence.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I connect OpenAlex?
- Sign up for Conductor Deck, then add a OpenAlex step to a workflow on the visual canvas. The builder walks you through the connection it needs — an account authorization or the required keys — right inside the step. No separate setup or code.
- Is it free?
- Yes — Conductor Deck has a free tier you can build and run workflows on, with no credit card required. Paid plans raise the monthly run limits and add advanced features when you need them.
- What's the difference between a trigger and an action?
- A trigger is the event that starts a workflow — for example, a Stream Deck button press or an incoming event from a connected app. An action is a step the workflow performs once it runs. A workflow is one trigger followed by one or more actions.
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