citation-verification

Verify citation accuracy for academic papers using WebSearch and Google Scholar.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AnXueHua/auto-research --skill citation-verification-anxuehua
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Skill: citation-verification
Source: https://github.com/AnXueHua/auto-research/tree/main/skills/citation-verification
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AnXueHua/auto-research --skill citation-verification-anxuehua

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bibtexparser, semanticscholar, arxiv, requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Academic papers often contain inaccurate, missing, or fake citations, which can lead to rejection or damage to reputation. This skill ensures every reference is verified during writing to maintain research integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proactive Verification: Checks each citation as it is added using WebSearch and Google Scholar.
  • Information Matching: Confirms title, authors, year, and venue match the source.
  • Claim Validation: Verifies that specific claims exist in the cited paper. Use case: While drafting a machine‑learning paper, invoke this skill to automatically verify each citation and retrieve correct BibTeX entries.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to verify the citation for “Attention is All You Need” by Vaswani et al. (2017) using WebSearch and Google Scholar.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-verification

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify citation accuracy for academic papers during manuscript drafting?

Verify citation accuracy by checking each reference using WebSearch and Google Scholar to confirm the title, authors, year, and venue match the original source. This proactive process ensures research integrity while you draft.

Can I retrieve correct BibTeX entries automatically using Google Scholar lookups?

Yes, you can retrieve correct BibTeX entries by integrating WebSearch queries and Google Scholar lookups to extract accurate citation data. This ensures your reference formatting matches the verified source information.

What is the best way to check if specific claims exist in a cited paper?

Claim validation cross-references the specific assertions in your manuscript against the cited paper using WebSearch and Google Scholar. This confirms the referenced literature actually supports the claims you attribute to it.

Do I need external APIs to validate references and extract BibTeX?

No, you do not need external APIs to validate references and extract BibTeX. The verification process integrates WebSearch queries, Google Scholar lookups, and BibTeX extraction entirely without requiring external API keys.

Does citation verification work with arxiv and semantic scholar dependencies?

Yes, citation verification works with the arxiv and semanticscholar dependencies to query academic sources. These libraries support the automatic retrieval and matching of academic paper metadata during the verification process.

Why does citation verification matter for research integrity and avoiding paper rejection?

Citation verification matters because inaccurate, missing, or fake citations can lead to paper rejection and damage your reputation. Proactively checking each reference ensures every citation is verified and maintains research integrity.