consensus-literature-review

Plan literature searches, retrieve Consensus papers, and generate structured .docx research guides.

3|Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mh105/lit-search-skills --skill consensus-literature-review
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Skill: consensus-literature-review
Source: https://github.com/mh105/lit-search-skills/tree/main/consensus-literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mh105/lit-search-skills --skill consensus-literature-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers starting new projects, writing papers, or preparing grant proposals often spend days manually planning literature searches, sifting through hundreds of papers, and synthesizing findings into a usable reference guide. This skill eliminates that tedious, time-consuming work by automating the entire end-to-end literature review planning and synthesis process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Strategic Search Planning: Uses proven research frameworks like PICO to map user topics into targeted, high-yield search sub-areas, avoiding vague, low-result queries.
  • Automated Result Synthesis: Pulls data from Consensus search results to build a professionally formatted .docx research guide with priority reading lists, field evolution timelines, key author spotlights, and identified research gaps.
  • Use Case: A graduate student starting a thesis on the impact of remote work on employee mental health can use this skill to get a curated, actionable guide to the existing literature in minutes instead of spending weeks on manual searching and organization.

Quick Start

Use the consensus-literature-review skill to generate a structured research guide for the topic "remote work and employee mental health in the tech industry".

Frequently Asked Questions about consensus-literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a systematic literature review and export the results to a Word document?

To automate a systematic literature review, you can use a skill that applies the PICO framework to map topics, retrieves papers via the Consensus search engine, and exports a structured docx literature guide with reading lists and timelines.

What is the best way to synthesize academic research papers for a grant proposal background?

The best way to synthesize academic research for a grant proposal is to automate result deduplication and citation tracking, identifying research gaps and key authors to generate a formatted background document.

Can I use the PICO framework to plan targeted academic literature searches?

Yes, you can use the PICO framework to plan targeted academic literature searches, mapping broad research topics into high-yield sub-areas to avoid vague queries and ensure relevant paper retrieval.

How does automated paper synthesis work for generating a research guide?

Automated paper synthesis works by pulling data from Consensus search results to build a professionally formatted docx research guide, featuring priority reading lists, field evolution timelines, and key author spotlights.

Does this literature review tool work for graduate students starting thesis preparation?

Yes, this literature review tool works for graduate students starting thesis preparation, taking a research topic and returning an actionable guide to existing literature in minutes instead of weeks.

What are the limitations of using automated search frameworks for academic research?

A limitation of using automated search frameworks for academic research is that strategic search planning relies on predefined models like PICO, which may require manual refinement for highly interdisciplinary or novel research topics.