citation-forensics

Validate citation integrity in academic papers against DBLP and arXiv sources.

123|7|Updated Jun 26, 2026

Search Tags:#citation verification #reference checking #database querying #academic paper review #metadata accuracy

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npx skills add https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Anti-Autoresearch --skill citation-forensics

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: citation-forensics
Source: https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Anti-Autoresearch/tree/main/skills/citation-forensics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Anti-Autoresearch --skill citation-forensics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mcp__mcp-dblp__search, mcp__mcp-dblp__fuzzy_title_search, mcp__mcp-dblp__get_venue_info, WebFetch, WebSearch, Grep, Glob, Read, Write, Bash, MCP Codex, MCP MCP Dblp Search, MCP MCP Dblp Fuzzy Title Search, MCP MCP Dblp Get Venue Info, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures the authenticity and accuracy of cited references in academic papers, mitigating the risks of misleading information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Citation Existence Check: Confirm the existence of referenced papers using canonical sources like DBLP and arXiv.
Metadata Accuracy Validation: Verify the accuracy of metadata like authorship, venue, and year.
Contextual Accuracy Evaluation: Assess whether the cited work actually supports the claim made in the paper.
Use Case: When reviewing a paper for a journal, use this Skill to audit the references provided and identify any discrepancies or inconsistencies.

Quick Start

Perform a citation integrity audit on the provided paper using citation-forensics.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-forensics

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I verify citation integrity in an academic paper?▼

You can verify citation integrity by cross-referencing cited works against canonical sources like DBLP and arXiv. This process checks the existence of referenced papers and validates authorship, venue, and year metadata to ensure authenticity and mitigate misleading information.

What is reference checking and how does it validate metadata accuracy?▼

Reference checking validates metadata accuracy by querying databases like DBLP to confirm the exact authorship, publication venue, and year of cited works. This ensures that the bibliographic details in your academic paper match the canonical records precisely.

How do I check if a cited arXiv or DBLP paper actually exists?▼

To check if a cited paper exists, you can use fuzzy title searches and database queries against DBLP and arXiv. This confirms the referenced work is a real publication and extracts the correct metadata for cross-referencing.

Can I assess contextual accuracy of references during an academic paper review?▼

Yes, you can assess contextual accuracy by evaluating whether the cited work actually supports the specific claims made in the text. This goes beyond metadata validation to analyze if the referenced paper's findings align with the author's argument.

Does citation verification work with web fetching and text analysis tools?▼

Citation verification works by combining database querying via DBLP with WebFetch and WebSearch to retrieve canonical sources. Text analysis tools then extract and compare metadata from the fetched content against the paper's reference list.

What are the limitations of automated citation forensics for academic papers?▼

Automated citation forensics is limited by the coverage of canonical databases like DBLP and arXiv, meaning non-computer-science references may not be verifiable. It also relies on accurate text extraction and may struggle with ambiguous or incomplete citation contexts.