comm-lit-review

Conduct communications-domain literature reviews using IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kitcaf/skills --skill comm-lit-review-kitcaf
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Skill: comm-lit-review
Source: https://github.com/kitcaf/skills/tree/main/skills/skills-codex/skills/comm-lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kitcaf/skills --skill comm-lit-review-kitcaf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables researchers to perform a focused communications-domain literature review with a disciplined, source-aware workflow, organizing papers and related work into a coherent landscape.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Classifies requests into communications subdomains (e.g., PHY/MAC, Networking, NTN) for targeted reviews.
  • Applies a layered search policy prioritizing IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect, then ACM DL and broader venues.
  • Produces a structured output following a standard literature-review template, including citations and synthesized insights.

Quick Start

Enter a topic such as "millimeter wave localization" and request a structured, venue-aware review.

Frequently Asked Questions about comm-lit-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a structured literature review for wireless communications research?

A structured literature review for wireless communications research organizes papers into a coherent landscape by classifying topics into subdomains like PHY/MAC or NTN. It produces a narrative synthesis alongside a detailed literature table of sourced papers.

What's the best way to survey papers from IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect for networking topics?

Surveying papers from IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect for networking topics requires a layered search policy that prioritizes these databases. This approach applies venue-tiering and domain taxonomy to ensure high-quality source control for your review.

Can I generate a literature table for satellite and non-terrestrial network research?

Yes, you can generate a literature table for satellite and non-terrestrial network research. The process classifies your request into relevant communications subdomains and applies a structured search strategy to produce a formatted literature table and synthesis.

How does venue-tiering improve a communications literature review?

Venue-tiering improves a communications literature review by applying a layered search policy that prioritizes premier databases like IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect. This ensures source-aware control, filtering out lower-tier venues to produce a higher-quality narrative synthesis.

Does this literature review approach work for broader venues like ACM Digital Library?

Yes, this literature review approach works for broader venues like the ACM Digital Library. The layered search strategy initially prioritizes IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect, then expands to broader venues to complete the landscape summary when necessary.

When should I not use a domain-specific taxonomy for a communications literature review?

You should not use a domain-specific taxonomy for a communications literature review when your topic falls outside of wireless, networking, or satellite/NTN domains. The structured search strategy and venue-tiering are specifically optimized for these communications subdomains.