PubCrawler is a monitoring script for NCBI Medline and GenBank databases.
PubCrawler requires Perl for operation, which is a commonly used programming language. PubCrawler's history includes several version upgrades with the latest version being 2.2 to adjust to changes in XML output delivered by the E-utilities. In Version 2.00, the software makes use of new e-utilities and presents results in a new format.
Furthermore, the previous version 1.81 had a problem with downloading GenBank entries, which has been resolved in the latest version. If you are using previous 1.x versions, it is advisable to upgrade to the latest version to take advantage of the added features and bug fixes of the latest version.
Overall, for researchers and scientists who need to keep updated on the latest research trends in their field, PubCrawler offers an efficient and reliable means of keeping up-to-date with new database entries that match research interests.
Version 2.2: N/A