citation-check

Audits citations against Crossref, arXiv, and OpenAlex for accuracy and grounding.

Updated Apr 25, 2026

Search Tags:#research #bibliography #verification #citation #arxiv #OpenAlex #Crossref

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/siddvoh/sidds-claude-plugins --skill citation-check

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-check
Source: https://github.com/siddvoh/sidds-claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/research/skills/citation-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/siddvoh/sidds-claude-plugins --skill citation-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents fabricated or misattributed citations in research writing by validating existence, metadata accuracy, and claim grounding for every cited work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Existence checks against stable identifiers (DOI, arXiv ID, URLs) with cross-reference to canonical metadata.
Metadata accuracy verification for title, authors, year, and venue to prevent misattribution.
Claim grounding to locate exact passages supporting each citation and surface discrepancies.
Blocking of unverified citations until all three checks pass, with clear failure explanations.
Use Case: Auditing a manuscript's bibliography to ensure every reference is real and properly supported.

Quick Start

Provide a list of citations you want verified, and I will check existence, metadata, and claim grounding for each.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-check

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I verify citations in my research manuscript against canonical records?▼

To verify citations, provide your research manuscript or bibliography list for auditing against Crossref, arXiv, and OpenAlex records to check existence, metadata accuracy, and claim grounding for each reference.

What does checking claim grounding for a bibliography actually do?▼

Claim grounding locates exact passages supporting each citation by cross-referencing quoted or paraphrased claims against canonical records, surfacing discrepancies where the cited text does not match the source document.

Can I check arXiv and DOI metadata accuracy for existing references?▼

Yes, existing references can be audited. The system cross-references arXiv IDs and DOIs against canonical metadata to verify title, authors, year, and venue accuracy, preventing misattribution in your bibliography.

What happens to unverified citations that fail the metadata check?▼

Unverified citations are blocked until all three checks pass. The system surfaces clear failure explanations for existence, metadata, or claim grounding discrepancies so you can resolve them properly.

Does citation verification work for both new and existing references in a bibliography?▼

Yes, citation verification operates on both new and existing references. It validates stable identifiers like DOIs and arXiv IDs against canonical metadata to ensure every cited work is real and properly supported.