citation-management

Automates BibTeX citation extraction, validation, and deduplication from Google Scholar and PubMed for LaTeX manuscripts.

317|40|Updated Jan 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow --skill citation-management-benchflow-ai
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow/tree/main/docs/examples/task-md/real-skillsbench/citation-check/environment/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow --skill citation-management-benchflow-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual labor and error-prone nature of managing academic references, ensuring your bibliographies are accurate, consistent, and perfectly formatted.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Discovery: Search Google Scholar and PubMed programmatically to find seminal papers and high-impact research.
  • Metadata Extraction: Convert DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs into clean, validated BibTeX entries instantly.
  • Validation & Cleaning: Automatically detect duplicates, verify DOI resolution, and standardize formatting to meet strict publication requirements.

Quick Start

Use the citation-management skill to extract metadata from the DOI 10.1038/s41586-021-03819-2 and save it to your references.bib file.

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 a validated BibTeX entry?

To convert a DOI to a validated BibTeX entry, the skill queries CrossRef programmatically to extract metadata and formats it into a standardized entry. It verifies DOI resolution and cleans the metadata for academic publishing compliance.

Can I search PubMed and Google Scholar programmatically for academic citations?

Yes, you can search PubMed and Google Scholar programmatically to discover academic citations. The skill automates querying these scholarly databases to find seminal papers and high-impact research for your bibliography.

What is the best way to detect duplicate entries in a BibTeX file?

The best way to detect duplicate entries in a BibTeX file is using automated validation workflows. The skill identifies duplicates during metadata extraction and standardizes formatting to prevent redundant references in your bibliography.

Do I need API access to extract metadata from arXiv IDs?

Yes, you need programmatic API access to extract metadata from arXiv IDs. The skill requires connectivity to arXiv APIs alongside CrossRef and PubMed E-utilities to ensure metadata integrity and compliance.

Does this citation management approach work for LaTeX manuscripts?

Yes, this citation management approach works for LaTeX manuscripts by generating standardized BibTeX entries. It formats extracted metadata from DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs to meet strict publication requirements.