pyEuropePMC

Getting Started with PyEuropePMC

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

Python 3.10 or higher installed
pip or poetry for package management
Basic familiarity with Python programming
(Optional) A text editor or IDE

Document	Description	Time	Difficulty
Installation	Install PyEuropePMC and dependencies	2 min	Beginner
Quick Start	Your first search and extraction	5 min	Beginner
FAQ	Common questions and troubleshooting	10 min	Beginner

Recommended Learning Path

Step 1: Installation (2 minutes)

Start with the Installation Guide to get PyEuropePMC installed on your system.

pip install pyeuropepmc

Step 2: Quick Start (5 minutes)

Follow the Quick Start Guide to run your first search:

from pyeuropepmc import SearchClient

with SearchClient() as client:
    results = client.search("CRISPR", pageSize=10)
    print(f"Found {results['hitCount']} papers")

Step 3: Explore Features

Once you’ve completed the quick start, explore specific features:

Search - Advanced search capabilities
Full-Text - Download PDFs and XML
Parsing - Extract structured data from XML

What You’ll Learn

After completing this section, you’ll be able to:

Install and configure PyEuropePMC
Perform basic searches
Download full-text content
Parse XML documents
Extract metadata and tables
Handle common errors

Next Steps

Once you’re comfortable with the basics:

Dive deeper into Features to see what’s possible
Study the API Reference for complete documentation
Explore Examples for real-world use cases
Learn Advanced techniques for power users

Need Help?

Check the FAQ for common questions
See Examples for working code
Visit GitHub Issues for support

Section	Why Visit?
Features	Learn what PyEuropePMC can do
API Reference	Complete method documentation
Examples	Working code samples
Advanced	Power user features

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