citation-management

Generate validated BibTeX references from academic sources like Google Scholar and PubMed.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study --skill citation-management-gongxliang
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study/tree/main/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-scientific-writer/claude-scientific-writer/2f80d2aed0e6/.claude/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study --skill citation-management-gongxliang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Centralize and accelerate scholarly referencing by automating citation search, metadata extraction, and BibTeX generation, reducing manual errors and time spent on bibliography management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive search across Google Scholar and PubMed to locate relevant papers and capture metadata.
  • Metadata extraction and validation (DOI, authors, title, year, journal, volume, pages) with automated BibTeX formatting.
  • BibTeX generation with formatting consistency and optional web enrichment for missing fields, ready for manuscript submission.
  • Real-world scenarios include building a 50–100+ reference bibliography for a literature review or academic paper, ensuring accurate DOIs and publisher metadata.

Quick Start

Submit a list of DOIs or a topic query to immediately retrieve, format, and validate BibTeX references for your bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-management

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

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How do I generate BibTeX entries from a list of DOIs for a literature review?

To generate BibTeX entries from DOIs, submit your list to automate metadata extraction, DOI resolution, and formatting validation. The tool queries sources like CrossRef and PubMed to fetch accurate publisher metadata and outputs validated BibTeX references ready for manuscript submission.

Can I extract metadata and format references from Google Scholar and arXiv?

Yes, you can extract metadata and format references from Google Scholar and arXiv. The tool automates citation gathering across these platforms, capturing fields like authors, title, year, and volume, while applying optional web enrichment to fill in missing metadata.

What is the best way to build a 50-100 reference bibliography automatically?

The best way to build a 50-100 reference bibliography automatically is to submit a topic query or DOI list. The Skill conducts comprehensive search and metadata validation across multiple academic databases, ensuring accurate BibTeX formatting for all entries.

How does automated DOI resolution handle missing fields in academic references?

Automated DOI resolution handles missing fields by applying optional web enrichment to search and validate metadata. It ensures accuracy by cross-referencing extracted data from sources like Google Scholar, PubMed, and CrossRef before generating the final BibTeX output.

Does this approach support metadata extraction from PubMed for medical literature reviews?

Yes, this approach supports metadata extraction from PubMed specifically for medical literature reviews. It automates citation search and metadata validation, capturing DOI, authors, and journal details to generate properly formatted BibTeX references.

Why do I need BibTeX formatting with validation steps for manuscript preparation?

You need BibTeX formatting with validation steps for manuscript preparation to ensure metadata accuracy and formatting consistency. This automated process reduces manual errors in bibliography curation and produces references ready for direct academic submission.