citation-management

Search Google Scholar and PubMed, extract metadata, and format BibTeX citations.

Updated Jun 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ritabrata-Chakraborty/Claude-Setup --skill citation-management-ritabrata-chakraborty
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/Ritabrata-Chakraborty/Claude-Setup/tree/main/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ritabrata-Chakraborty/Claude-Setup --skill citation-management-ritabrata-chakraborty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires scripts/search_google_scholar.py, scripts/search_pubmed.py, scripts/extract_metadata.py, scripts/validate_citations.py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines academic research by managing citations throughout the research and writing process, including searching, metadata extraction, and BibTeX formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic Search: Search Google Scholar and PubMed for papers and extract metadata.
  • Metadata Extraction: Convert DOIs, PMIDs, arXiv IDs, or URLs to complete metadata.
  • BibTeX Formatting: Generate properly formatted BibTeX entries for academic writing.
  • Use Case: A researcher looking to build a bibliography for their manuscript can use this Skill to search for papers, extract metadata, validate citations, and generate BibTeX entries in a standardized format.

Quick Start

Use the citation-management skill to search for papers on "CRISPR gene editing" and extract metadata from the results.

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 or PMID to BibTeX formatting for academic writing?

You can convert identifiers like DOIs, PMIDs, or arXiv IDs into BibTeX formatting by extracting their complete metadata. This Skill automates the conversion process to generate properly formatted BibTeX entries for academic writing.

Can I search both Google Scholar and PubMed for systematic literature reviews?

Yes, you can search both Google Scholar and PubMed for academic papers. The Skill automates querying these platforms to extract metadata, making it ideal for conducting systematic literature reviews.

What is the best way to validate citations during manuscript preparation?

The best way to validate citations is to use an automated validation script that checks extracted metadata against source databases. This ensures reference accuracy and consistency during manuscript preparation.

Does this citation management approach require specific scripts for metadata extraction?

Yes, this citation management approach requires specific scripts for searching Google Scholar, searching PubMed, extracting metadata, and validating citations. These dependencies are necessary to enable the core functionality of automated academic research.

Are there limitations when using automated metadata extraction for academic research?

Automated metadata extraction relies on accessing source databases via APIs and URLs. Limitations occur if input identifiers are malformed or if target platforms restrict automated querying, impacting successful data retrieval.