cite-them-all

Identify citation-worthy claims in Markdown manuscripts and search PubMed for supporting literature.

16|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erafat/skills --skill cite-them-all
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cite-them-all
Source: https://github.com/erafat/skills/tree/main/cite-them-all
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erafat/skills --skill cite-them-all

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers automate the process of identifying statements in Markdown manuscripts that require citations, searches PubMed and preprint servers via MCP tools, and inserts properly formatted references into the text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify claims in Markdown manuscripts that require citations (statistical, factual, background, and methodological) and flag common-knowledge statements for review.
  • Search PubMed, PubMed Central metadata, and optional bioRxiv/medRxiv preprints using MCP tools to find candidate references.
  • Insert citations in APA, Vancouver, Chicago, and Harvard styles and generate bibliographies; supports end-of-file or separate .bib.
  • Offer interactive review workflow to approve, modify, or replace references; support reuse of existing references.

Quick Start

Run /cite-them-all path/to/manuscript.md to automatically detect claims, search for supporting literature, and apply citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about cite-them-all

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate adding citations to a Markdown manuscript?

The tool scans your Markdown manuscript to identify claims needing citations, searches PubMed, PubMed Central, and bioRxiv/medRxiv for supporting literature, and inserts formatted references with an interactive review workflow.

What citation styles are supported for Markdown references?

It supports APA, Vancouver, Chicago, and Harvard citation styles, generating in-text citations and bibliographies at the end of the Markdown file or as a separate .bib output.

Can I find supporting literature from PubMed and preprint servers for my manuscript?

Yes, it searches PubMed, PubMed Central metadata, and optional bioRxiv/medRxiv preprints via MCP tools to locate and attach candidate references to claims in your manuscript.

How does the interactive review workflow handle existing references?

The interactive review workflow lets you approve, modify, or replace candidate references and supports reusing existing references already present in your Markdown manuscript.

Do I need MCP tools to search PubMed for Markdown citations?

Yes, MCP tools are required to query PubMed, PubMed Central, and bioRxiv/medRxiv for candidate literature metadata during the citation automation process.