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citation-formatter

Format academic references into styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago.

8|2|Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#academic#bibliography#verification#citation#BibTeX#reference formatting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot --skill citation-formatter-marazii
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-formatter
Source: https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot/tree/main/skills/citation-formatter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot --skill citation-formatter-marazii

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of creating correctly formatted, verified, and consistent citations and reference lists for academic writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Citation Formatting: Convert raw references into proper styles like APA, MLA, Chicago, and others.
  • Reference Validation: Verify DOIs, ISBNs, and check for completeness of citation fields.
  • Export Options: Generate BibTeX, RIS, or export formatted references for reference managers.
  • Use Case: An academic researcher needs to prepare a bibliography in APA style with verified DOIs for a journal submission. This Skill automates formatting and validation, saving time and reducing errors.

Quick Start

Use the citation-formatter skill to convert a list of references into Chicago style and verify all DOIs.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-formatter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format raw references into APA, MLA, or Chicago citation styles?▼

An automated citation formatter converts raw bibliographic text into properly styled APA, MLA, or Chicago references, ensuring style consistency and correctness across your academic manuscript without manual formatting.

How do I verify DOI and ISBN identifiers for an academic bibliography?▼

To verify DOI and ISBN identifiers for an academic bibliography, you need a validation tool with web search and fetch access to check identifiers against external sources, ensuring your references are accurate and complete before journal submission.

Can I export references to BibTeX or RIS format for reference managers?▼

Yes, you can export references to BibTeX or RIS formats for reference managers. A citation formatter generates these export files directly from your raw academic references, streamlining the integration with your existing bibliography management workflow.

What is the best way to check citation fields for completeness in a manuscript?▼

The best way to check citation fields for completeness in a manuscript is using an automated validation tool that reviews your academic references for missing metadata and verifies identifiers like DOIs, reducing errors in your bibliography preparation.

Do I need web search access to validate academic references?▼

Yes, you need web search and fetch access to validate academic references. The verification process requires querying external databases to confirm DOI and ISBN identifiers and retrieve missing citation fields for accurate formatting.

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