citation-manager

Import and standardize academic references from DOIs, URLs, and BibTeX entries.

18|6|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alter123-zz/RaccoonClaw --skill citation-manager-alter123-zz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-manager
Source: https://github.com/alter123-zz/RaccoonClaw/tree/main/skills/citation-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alter123-zz/RaccoonClaw --skill citation-manager-alter123-zz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines collecting, cleaning, and formatting academic references so researchers and writers avoid manual lookup, inconsistent styles, and repetitive formatting tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DOI/URL/BibTeX import: ingest references from DOIs, URLs, or BibTeX files and store them locally.
  • Multi-style formatting: generate APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, GB-T7714 and other citation styles.
  • Bibliography management: automatically de-duplicate entries, check citation completeness, and export BibTeX/RIS files.
  • Use Case: prepare a manuscript bibliography by importing several DOIs, normalizing metadata, and exporting a styled reference list for submission.

Quick Start

Use citation-manager to import DOI 10.1234/example and generate an APA-formatted bibliography saved to citations.txt.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-manager

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate APA citations from a DOI?

To generate APA citations from a DOI, you import the DOI into the reference manager, which queries CrossRef or Semantic Scholar to automatically fetch metadata and format it into APA style. You can then export the standardized bibliography to a text file.

Can I convert BibTeX entries to Chicago or IEEE format?

Yes, you can convert BibTeX entries to Chicago or IEEE format by importing your BibTeX files into the system. The tool normalizes the metadata and applies multi-style formatting to output references in your desired citation style.

What is the best way to de-duplicate academic references for a manuscript?

The best way to de-duplicate academic references is to import all your DOIs, URLs, and BibTeX files into a reference management system. It automatically identifies and removes duplicate entries while checking for citation completeness.

Does this citation manager support GB-T7714 formatting?

Yes, this citation manager supports GB-T7714 formatting alongside APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE styles. It ingests raw metadata from DOIs or URLs and generates references compliant with the GB-T7714 standard.

Do I need a Python environment to export RIS files from DOIs?

Yes, you need a local Python environment to execute the scripts that process imported DOIs and export RIS files. The Skill runs locally to query CrossRef, format metadata, and generate the final bibliography exports.