citation-management

Search Google Scholar and PubMed, convert identifiers to BibTeX, and validate citations.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection --skill citation-management-sagunkayastha
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection/tree/main/scientific-communication/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection --skill citation-management-sagunkayastha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Search: Find relevant papers on Google Scholar and PubMed.
  • Metadata Extraction: Convert DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs into complete BibTeX entries.
  • BibTeX Formatting & Cleaning: Standardize, sort, and deduplicate your reference lists.
  • Citation Validation: Verify accuracy, completeness, and DOI resolution.
  • Use Case: When writing a research paper, use this Skill to find all necessary references, automatically generate their BibTeX entries, format them correctly, and validate the entire bibliography before submission.

Quick Start

Use the citation-management skill to find papers on "transformer neural networks" and convert them to a BibTeX file named 'transformers.bib'.

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 automatically?

To convert a DOI to a BibTeX entry, this Skill queries external APIs to extract metadata and generate a complete, formatted citation entry. It also supports converting PMIDs and arXiv IDs into valid BibTeX format for your research papers.

Can I search Google Scholar and PubMed for academic papers and export the references?

Yes, you can search Google Scholar and PubMed for academic papers and export the references. This Skill automates the discovery process, extracts metadata from the found papers, and formats them directly into a clean BibTeX file.

What is the best way to clean and sort a BibTeX bibliography?

The best way to clean and sort a BibTeX bibliography is using automated scripts to standardize formats, remove duplicates, and sort entries alphabetically. This Skill performs these formatting tasks alongside verifying citation integrity and DOI resolution.

How do I validate citation accuracy and DOI resolution for a research paper?

To validate citation accuracy and DOI resolution, this Skill checks your references against external APIs to verify completeness and ensure links resolve correctly. It automates the entire reference validation process before your research paper submission.

Do I need Python scripts to automate reference management and formatting?

Yes, you need Python scripts to automate reference management and formatting, as this Skill relies on dependencies like scholarly and pdfminer.six. These libraries enable automated searching, metadata extraction, and bibliography cleaning within your scientific writing workflow.

Why does my citation management workflow fail when extracting metadata from PDFs?

Citation management metadata extraction from PDFs can fail due to formatting inconsistencies, but this Skill uses the pdfminer.six library to reliably parse text. It automates extraction to prevent manual errors when building your bibliography.