citation-management

Search Google Scholar and PubMed, extract metadata to BibTeX, and validate citations.

Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aleph23/Natasha --skill citation-management-aleph23
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/aleph23/Natasha/tree/main/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aleph23/Natasha --skill citation-management-aleph23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Citation Management skill automates discovery, extraction, validation, and formatting of scholarly references, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy for academic writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Google Scholar and PubMed for papers
  • Extract complete metadata from CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv to BibTeX
  • Validate citations for accuracy and consistency; format BibTeX; deduplicate
  • Generate publication-ready BibTeX and assist integration with writing workflows Use case: an author building a bibliography for a manuscript or a literature review.

Quick Start

Use this skill to search for papers on a topic and generate BibTeX entries for your manuscript.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract BibTeX entries from arXiv and PubMed metadata for a manuscript?

This Skill extracts complete bibliographic metadata from arXiv and PubMed, formatting it into validated BibTeX entries. It ensures clean, publication-ready references for manuscript integration.

What is the best way to validate DOI metadata and deduplicate citations across multiple sources?

The best way to validate DOI metadata and deduplicate citations is using CrossRef and Google Scholar data to check accuracy and consistency, producing a clean, deduplicated bibliography for manuscripts.

Can I batch process Google Scholar search results into LaTeX compatible BibTeX files?

Yes, you can batch process Google Scholar search results into LaTeX compatible BibTeX files. The Skill handles batch processing and generates outputs specifically suitable for BibTeX workflows.

Does this citation management approach require specific Python dependencies to format references?

Yes, this citation management approach requires the "requests" and "scholarly" Python dependencies to query external scholarly APIs. These libraries facilitate automated discovery and metadata extraction.

How does CrossRef metadata extraction work for building academic bibliographies?

CrossRef metadata extraction works by querying the CrossRef API to retrieve structured bibliographic data, which is then mapped into BibTeX format. This ensures accurate citation details for academic bibliographies.