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citation-management

Automates scholarly citation discovery, metadata extraction, and BibTeX generation.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#citation#bibtex#pubmed#metadata-extraction#literature-review#crossref#google-scholar
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WanLanglin/spec-driven-vibe-research-skills --skill citation-management-wanlanglin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/WanLanglin/spec-driven-vibe-research-skills/tree/main/skills/literature/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WanLanglin/spec-driven-vibe-research-skills --skill citation-management-wanlanglin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, bibtexparser, biopython, scholarly, crossref-commons, pylatexenc.

What problem does it solve?

Maintains citation accuracy and completeness by automating discovery, metadata extraction, and BibTeX formatting for academic writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated discovery of relevant papers from Google Scholar and PubMed.
  • Metadata extraction from DOIs, PMIDs, arXiv IDs, or URLs to build rich citations.
  • BibTeX generation and validation to ensure publication-ready references with correct fields and formatting.
  • Use Case: Build a bibliography for a manuscript or conduct a literature review with a clean, validated reference list.

Quick Start

Search for papers on your topic and export a ready-to-use BibTeX bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate BibTeX entries from a DOI or PMID?▼

Extract metadata from DOIs, PMIDs, or arXiv IDs to automatically generate BibTeX entries. The tool queries CrossRef, PubMed, and Google Scholar to fetch publication details and format them into a validated, publication-ready bibliography.

How do I automate literature review searches across Google Scholar and PubMed?▼

Automate literature review searches by discovering relevant papers across Google Scholar and PubMed. The tool applies metadata extraction and validation workflows to streamline manuscript preparation and build a clean, verified reference list.

Does this citation manager work with arXiv IDs and URLs?▼

Yes, this citation manager works with arXiv IDs and URLs alongside DOIs and PMIDs. It extracts metadata from these identifiers to ensure citation accuracy and completeness for academic writing and bibliography maintenance.

What's the best way to validate and clean up an existing bibliography?▼

The best way to validate and clean up a bibliography is using the built-in validation and formatting workflows. It checks BibTeX entries for correct fields and formatting, ensuring references are publication-ready and free of metadata errors.

Can I use biopython and crossref-commons for metadata extraction?▼

Yes, the tool uses biopython and crossref-commons among its dependencies to facilitate metadata extraction. These libraries enable automated discovery and verification of scholarly citations across PubMed and CrossRef.

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