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citation-fixer

Automates APA 7 formatting and metadata corrections across academic manuscripts.

1|1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#zotero#bibliography#citation#academic-writing#reference-management#apa7#metadata-correction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mcmespinaa/scholar-support --skill citation-fixer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-fixer
Source: https://github.com/mcmespinaa/scholar-support/tree/main/skills/citation-fixer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcmespinaa/scholar-support --skill citation-fixer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Citation quality and consistency often lag behind in manuscript drafts, leaving readers uncertain about sources and undermining credibility; this skill centralizes automated fixes to metadata, formatting, and gap markers to streamline scholarly writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated metadata corrections: Align author lists, DOIs, volumes, issues, and pages with reliable sources.
  • APA 7 formatting enforcement: Normalize punctuation, capitalization, italics, and ordering in references and citations.
  • Use Case: When preparing a manuscript with a messy reference section, run the fixer to produce a clean, publication-ready bibliography and in-text citations.

Quick Start

Run the citation-fixer on your document after the checker report to apply safe fixes and generate a changelog.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-fixer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix APA 7 formatting errors in my academic manuscript?▼

You can fix reference metadata by running an automated multi-agent workflow that aligns author lists, DOIs, volumes, issues, and pages with reliable sources, generating a changelog to track all applied corrections.

Can I apply citation corrections to a specific section instead of a full document?▼

Yes, you can target citation corrections with an optional scope for either targeted formatting or full document repair, allowing you to fix specific sections or the entire manuscript bibliography.

How do I correct Zotero reference metadata before finalizing my bibliography?▼

Correct Zotero reference metadata by applying automated fixes that align author lists, DOIs, volumes, issues, and pages with reliable sources, ensuring your bibliography meets APA 7 standards.

What is the best way to ensure safe automated metadata correction in academic writing?▼

The best way to ensure safe automated metadata correction is using a multi-agent workflow that applies safe fixes and generates a changelog report, preventing unintended alterations to your academic references.

Why does my reference list still have inconsistent punctuation and italics after manual formatting?▼

Inconsistent punctuation and italics often persist because manual formatting misses APA 7 nuances; an automated fixer enforces strict formatting rules across references and in-text citations to resolve these gaps.

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