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citation-formatter

Format citations and bibliographies in APA, MLA, Chicago NB, IEEE, Vancouver, and Harvard styles.

4|1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#formatting#references#IEEE#APA#Chicago#citation-formatting#MLA
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xcrrr/claude-skills --skill citation-formatter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-formatter
Source: https://github.com/xcrrr/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/research/citation-formatter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xcrrr/claude-skills --skill citation-formatter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill formats citations and bibliographies in major academic and professional styles, saving time and avoiding formatting errors in manuscripts, reports, and theses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Convert references into APA, MLA, Chicago NB, IEEE, Vancouver, and Harvard formats.
  • Generate in-text citations aligned with the chosen style and ensure correct punctuation and ordering.
  • Use Case: Prepare a literature review by formatting a mixed bibliography into a single, style-compliant reference list.

Quick Start

Provide the reference metadata and target style to generate properly formatted citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-formatter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format references in APA, MLA, or IEEE styles for an academic manuscript?▼

To format references in APA, MLA, or IEEE styles, provide complete metadata including authors, title, year, source, and DOI to generate correctly styled bibliographies and in-text citations for academic manuscripts.

What citation styles are supported for formatting bibliographies?▼

Supported citation styles for formatting bibliographies include APA, MLA, Chicago NB, IEEE, Vancouver, and Harvard, ensuring correct punctuation and ordering for professional reports and theses.

How do I convert a mixed bibliography into a single style-compliant reference list?▼

Convert a mixed bibliography into a single style-compliant reference list by providing the existing reference metadata and your target citation style to automatically generate properly formatted references.

What metadata is required to generate accurate in-text citations and references?▼

Generating accurate in-text citations and references requires complete metadata including authors, title, year, source, volume, issue, pages, and DOI or URL as available for the requested style.

Are there limitations when formatting citations for literature reviews?▼

A key limitation when formatting citations is the strict dependency on receiving complete reference metadata; missing volume, issue, pages, or DOI data may result in incomplete or incorrectly formatted bibliography outputs.

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