bibliography-generator

Generate formatted bibliographies from BibTeX citations for specified academic styles.

1|Updated May 12, 2026

Search Tags:#bibliography #formatting #citations #bibtex #apa 7 #vancouver

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/MoxyWolfLLC/moxywolf-plugins --skill bibliography-generator

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bibliography-generator
Source: https://github.com/MoxyWolfLLC/moxywolf-plugins/tree/main/plugins/academic-pipeline/skills/bibliography-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MoxyWolfLLC/moxywolf-plugins --skill bibliography-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of converting the citations a writer actually used into a correctly formatted reference list that’s ready for publication.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reference list generation from used citations: Deduplicates BibTeX keys from the paper’s citation set and generates a final bibliography.
Multiple citation styles: Supports Vancouver (default), APA 7th, Chicago (Author-Date), and MLA 9th formatting.
Safe, data-faithful formatting: Never invents citation fields; it pulls only from the source BibTeX entry and records missing fields as warnings.
Pipeline-stage integration: Replaces the ## Bibliography placeholder in draft_document.md and writes complete_document.md for the next stage to review.

Quick Start

Ask the academic pipeline to run the bibliography-generator stage to format all used BibTeX citations into Vancouver style and output complete_document.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about bibliography-generator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a bibliography from BibTeX citations in an academic paper?▼

To generate a bibliography from BibTeX citations, the Skill deduplicates BibTeX keys from your drafted document, extracts complete entries without fabricating missing fields, and formats them into a publication-ready reference list integrated into your final paper.

What citation styles can I use for formatting a reference list?▼

You can format your reference list using Vancouver (default), APA 7th, Chicago (Author-Date), or MLA 9th citation styles. The generator applies ordered formatting rules specific to each style to produce a properly structured bibliography.

How do I convert used citations into an APA 7th formatted bibliography?▼

Converting used citations into an APA 7th formatted bibliography involves extracting the cited BibTeX entries from your draft, applying APA 7th ordered formatting rules, and replacing the bibliography placeholder in your document to output a complete manuscript.

Does the bibliography generator create missing fields for incomplete BibTeX entries?▼

No, the bibliography generator does not create missing fields for incomplete BibTeX entries. It practices safe, data-faithful formatting by pulling only from the source entry and recording any missing fields as warnings in a structured return.

Can I integrate a generated reference list directly into my drafted academic document?▼

Yes, you can integrate a generated reference list directly into your drafted academic document. The generator replaces the bibliography placeholder in draft_document.md and outputs a complete_document.md for the next pipeline stage to review.

Why does my Vancouver style bibliography include warnings about missing data?▼

Your Vancouver style bibliography includes warnings because the generator detects missing fields in your source BibTeX entries. It never invents citation data, so it records these omissions as warnings to ensure your reference list remains data-faithful.