bibliography

Cross-check inline citations against bibliographies to identify missing or orphan references.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill bibliography
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bibliography
Source: https://github.com/shandley/prose-check/tree/main/.claude/skills/bibliography
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill bibliography

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bibliography management for manuscripts is error-prone, leaving missing or mismatched citations and inconsistent formatting across references and inline citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-reference inline citations (author-year and numbered) with a structured bibliography to identify citations that are missing or not cited.
  • Normalize and enforce a single reference style (APA/Vancouver/Chicago) across the manuscript and bibliography.
  • Generate audit reports highlighting issues and generate formatting fixes for submission-prep.

Quick Start

Invoke /bibliography audit manuscript.md to start cross-referencing citations with the References section.

Frequently Asked Questions about bibliography

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I cross-check inline citations against my bibliography to find missing references?

To cross-check inline citations against a bibliography, you need a bidirectional audit that scans the manuscript text for author-year or numbered citations and matches them with the structured references list to identify missing or orphaned entries.

How do I format references in APA, Vancouver, or Chicago style for manuscript submission?

Formatting references for manuscript submission involves normalizing all entries to enforce a single style guide, such as APA, Vancouver, or Chicago, ensuring consistent punctuation, author lists, and publication details across the entire bibliography.

What is the best way to find uncited references in an academic manuscript?

Finding uncited references in an academic manuscript requires a bidirectional audit that cross-references the bibliography against inline citations to detect orphan entries listed in the references section but never mentioned in the text.

Can I automatically detect informal mentions in my text during a citation audit?

Yes, a comprehensive citation audit can automate the detection of informal mentions within the text, ensuring that all indirect references are properly converted into formal inline citations before final manuscript submission.

How do I generate an audit report for mismatched citations and formatting issues?

Generating an audit report for mismatched citations involves scanning the manuscript to highlight formatting inconsistencies and missing references, producing a detailed summary of issues and optional automated fixes for submission-prep.

Does bibliography formatting work with both author-year and numbered citation systems?

Yes, bibliography formatting and auditing tools support both author-year and numbered citation systems, allowing them to accurately cross-check inline citations and enforce style consistency regardless of the referencing format used.