citation-management

Automate academic citation discovery, extraction, validation, and BibTeX formatting.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill citation-management-jimmc414
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-reference/kosmos-claude-scientific-writer/.claude/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill citation-management-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, bibtexparser, biopython, scholarly, crossref-commons, pylatexenc, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and error-prone process of managing academic citations, ensuring accuracy and saving researchers significant time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Search: Find papers on Google Scholar and PubMed using advanced queries.
  • Metadata Extraction: Convert DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs into complete BibTeX entries.
  • Validation & Formatting: Clean, validate, and format BibTeX files for publication-ready bibliographies.
  • Use Case: When writing a research paper, use this Skill to find relevant literature, automatically generate BibTeX entries for all cited works, and ensure the final bibliography is error-free and correctly formatted according to journal standards.

Quick Start

Use the citation management skill to find papers on 'transformer neural networks' and convert their DOIs to BibTeX format.

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 BibTeX entry for my research paper?

To convert a DOI to a BibTeX entry, this tool queries external APIs to extract complete metadata automatically. It generates clean, validated BibTeX entries directly from DOIs for scientific writing.

Can I search PubMed and Google Scholar for literature reviews using Python?

Yes, you can search PubMed and Google Scholar for literature reviews using Python scripts. This tool automates advanced literature searches across these platforms to find relevant academic papers.

What's the best way to validate and format BibTeX files for academic writing?

The best way to validate and format BibTeX files is using automated Python scripts that clean and check entries against external APIs. This ensures your bibliography is error-free and formatted to journal standards.

Does this citation manager extract metadata from arXiv IDs and PMIDs?

Yes, this citation manager extracts metadata from arXiv IDs and PMIDs. It processes these identifiers alongside DOIs to automatically generate complete and validated BibTeX entries for your references.

Do I need Python dependencies like biopython and crossref-commons to manage citations?

Yes, you need Python dependencies like biopython and crossref-commons installed to manage citations effectively. These libraries enable the automated discovery, extraction, and validation of academic references.