Citation Styles

Generate in-text citations and reference entries in APA, IEEE, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, and GB/T styles.

850|114|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw --skill citation-styles
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Citation Styles
Source: https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw/tree/main/skills/citation-styles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wentorai/Research-Claw --skill citation-styles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves inconsistent or incorrect academic citations by providing concrete, copy-paste citation templates for multiple widely used standards, including Chinese GB/T 7714-2015.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Style-specific citation templates: Generates in-text citations and reference list entries for APA 7th, IEEE, Harvard, MLA 9th, Chicago 17th (Notes-Bibliography), and GB/T 7714-2015.
  • Supports common source types: Covers journal articles, books, book chapters, conference papers, preprints, websites, datasets, and several GB/T document types.
  • Chinese and mixed-language formatting: Helps produce correct Chinese-language and bilingual author/entry formatting rules required by GB/T.

Example use case: You draft a paper in English but must also cite Chinese sources—this Skill helps you produce both the correct in-text markers and the fully formatted reference entries for the required style guide.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to format your reference(s) in GB/T 7714-2015 or APA 7th using the provided author, title, year, and DOI fields.

Frequently Asked Questions about Citation Styles

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format citations in APA 7th or GB/T 7714-2015 for a journal article?

To format citations in APA 7th or GB/T 7714-2015, provide the article's author, title, year, and DOI to generate correct in-text markers and reference list entries. The tool applies style-specific rules like author ordering and DOI handling.

Can I generate Chicago 17th or MLA 9th bibliography templates for websites and datasets?

Yes, you can generate MLA 9th and Chicago 17th bibliography templates for websites and datasets. The tool creates fully formatted reference entries and appropriate in-text citations for these common source types.

Does citation formatting support Chinese-language references and bilingual entries?

Citation formatting supports Chinese-language references by applying specific bilingual author and entry formatting rules required by the GB/T 7714-2015 standard. This ensures correct type markers and formatting for Chinese sources.

What is the best way to create IEEE references for conference papers and preprints?

The best way to create IEEE references for conference papers and preprints is to supply the core bibliographic fields. The tool applies the IEEE citation format template to generate accurate in-text citations and reference list entries.

Why does my Harvard in-text citation formatting differ for books versus book chapters?

Harvard in-text citation formatting differs because style-specific templates apply distinct rules to books versus book chapters. The tool automatically adjusts the citation pattern and reference list entry structure based on the source type.