citation-management

Clean and standardize CS references with canonical metadata and BibTeX formatting.

3|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JunMA98/Computer-science-claude-skills --skill citation-management-junma98
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/JunMA98/Computer-science-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JunMA98/Computer-science-claude-skills --skill citation-management-junma98

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Citation Management provides a structured approach to handling CS references, ensuring accurate metadata and clean BibTeX formatting across papers, preprints, and software citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Normalize identifiers (DOI/arXiv/PMID), fetch canonical metadata from CrossRef, PubMed, and arXiv.
  • Validate fields, deduplicate references, and format BibTeX entries for venue-ready citations.
  • Use cases include literature reviews, thesis writing, academic publishing, and grant proposals requiring consistent metadata.

Quick Start

Input a BibTeX file and request a cleaned bibliography with canonical metadata and consistent formatting.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I clean and standardize BibTeX entries for a computer science literature review?

To clean BibTeX entries, normalize identifiers like DOI, arXiv, and PMID via CrossRef, PubMed, and arXiv APIs. This fetches canonical metadata, validates fields, and deduplicates references for venue-ready citations.

What is the best way to deduplicate references and fetch missing metadata for arXiv preprints?

Fetching missing metadata for arXiv preprints involves querying the arXiv API with the identifier. The process applies field validation and deduplication to ensure canonical metadata and consistent formatting across preprints.

Can I use DOI lookups to validate cross-source citations for thesis writing?

Yes, DOI lookups via the CrossRef API validate cross-source citations by retrieving canonical metadata. This ensures accurate field validation and consistent BibTeX formatting required for thesis writing.

Does citation management work with PubMed identifiers for biomedical CS research papers?

Citation management works with PubMed identifiers by querying the PubMed API to fetch canonical metadata. This standardizes BibTeX formatting and performs integrity checks for biomedical CS research papers.

What are the limitations of automated BibTeX formatting for software citations?

Automated BibTeX formatting limitations depend on identifier availability. If software lacks a DOI or canonical metadata, validation and cross-source deduplication may fail, requiring manual integrity checks for accurate citations.