citation-management

Convert DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs to validated BibTeX citations.

52|6|Updated Nov 24, 2025

Search Tags:#bibtex #pubmed #citation management #crossref #biblatex

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npx skills add https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings --skill citation-management

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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings/tree/main/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings --skill citation-management

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines scholarly citation workflows: searching, metadata extraction, validation, and BibTeX formatting for accurate references.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discovery of papers via Google Scholar and PubMed workflows
Metadata extraction from DOIs, PMIDs, arXiv IDs, URLs
BibTeX formatting, validation, and error handling
Asset templates for BibTeX formatting and templates for automation

Quick Start

Example usage: convert a DOI to BibTeX, validate entries, and format a BibTeX file for submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-management

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a DOI to BibTeX format?▼

Convert DOIs to BibTeX by providing the identifier to this Skill, which queries CrossRef metadata and generates a formatted BibTeX entry with all required fields. This automates the citation creation process for journal articles and research outputs.

Can I extract citations from PubMed IDs and arXiv identifiers?▼

Yes, metadata extraction works with PubMed IDs, arXiv IDs, and DOIs. The Skill retrieves bibliographic data from PubMed and arXiv APIs, then formats it as validated BibTeX entries ready for your bibliography.

What's the best way to validate and clean up BibTeX files?▼

BibTeX validation checks DOI accuracy, field consistency, and entry structure, then applies deduplication and formatting to ensure consistent field ordering. This prevents citation errors before submission or publication.

How do I prepare citations for academic paper submission?▼

Streamline submission workflows by converting paper identifiers to validated BibTeX, applying consistent formatting with asset templates, and deduplicating entries. The Skill ensures your bibliography meets formatting standards for journals and conferences.

Does this work with DataCite and other metadata sources?▼

Yes, automated metadata extraction integrates CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, and DataCite sources to retrieve complete bibliographic data. Multi-source support broadens coverage beyond traditional DOI-only workflows for diverse research outputs.

What happens if a DOI or citation field is invalid?▼

The Skill validates DOIs and citation fields during processing, identifying malformed entries and inconsistencies. Error handling prevents invalid references from entering your bibliography, maintaining data quality across large collections.