ar-ref-checker

Verify cited references against authoritative sources and generate JSON reports.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ShinyGua/AutoArtsResearch --skill ar-ref-checker
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Skill: ar-ref-checker
Source: https://github.com/ShinyGua/AutoArtsResearch/tree/main/.claude/skills/ar-ref-checker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ShinyGua/AutoArtsResearch --skill ar-ref-checker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill verifies that every reference cited in a scholarly paper exists with correct author names, titles, years, and venues, helping maintain bibliographic integrity during the writing process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bibliographic verification: checks each citation against authoritative sources to confirm existence, author(s), title, year, and venue.
  • Mismatch detection & remediation: flags discrepancies between in-text citations and reference entries and suggests corrections.
  • Reporting: outputs a structured JSON ref_check_report and a human-readable ref_check_summary to feed into the review stage.

Quick Start

Run the reference checker on your workspace to validate all citations and generate a verification report.

Frequently Asked Questions about ar-ref-checker

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify bibliographic accuracy in a research paper?

To verify bibliographic accuracy, the Skill processes your paper's References/Bibliography and in-text citations to validate each entry against authoritative sources. It flags mismatches in author names, titles, years, and venues, generating a structured remediation report.

What is bibliographic verification and how does mismatch detection work?

Bibliographic verification checks each citation against authoritative sources to confirm existence, author(s), title, year, and venue. Mismatch detection flags discrepancies between in-text citations and reference entries, suggesting corrections to maintain academic integrity.

Can I check in-text citations against the bibliography automatically?

Yes, you can check in-text citations automatically. The Skill processes your research paper workspace to validate all citations, confirms reference entries against authoritative sources, and identifies discrepancies between in-text citations and the bibliography list.

How do I generate a structured report for peer-review reference checks?

You generate a peer-review reference check report by running the Skill on your workspace. It outputs a structured JSON ref_check_report and a human-readable ref_check_summary, which can be fed directly into the academic review stage.

What's the best way to fix reference mismatches during academic writing?

The best way to fix reference mismatches is to use the Skill's remediation report. It identifies incorrect author names, titles, years, or venues in your bibliography and suggests corrections to ensure your scholarly paper maintains bibliographic integrity.