dr-cook:literature-reviewer

Synthesize academic literature into structured reviews from PDFs, abstracts, or citation lists.

7|1|Updated Mar 9, 2026

Search Tags:#prisma #literature-review #evidence-synthesis #systematic-review #abstracts #scoping-review #narrative-review

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npx skills add https://github.com/wen-chen/dr-cook --skill dr-cook-literature-reviewer

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Skill: dr-cook:literature-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/wen-chen/dr-cook/tree/main/modules/literature/literature-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wen-chen/dr-cook --skill dr-cook-literature-reviewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Synthesize academic literature into structured reviews from uploaded PDFs, pasted abstracts, or PMID/DOI lists.

Core Features & Use Cases

Accepts uploaded PDFs, pasted abstracts, or citation lists to generate systematic, narrative, or scoping reviews.
Produces a thematic synthesis, a key findings list, and a structured review table aligned with the chosen review type.
Enables downstream modules to inherit domain, language, key findings, and references from the output to maintain a coherent workflow.

Quick Start

Upload your papers or abstracts and specify the review type to generate a structured literature review.

Frequently Asked Questions about dr-cook:literature-reviewer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I synthesize academic literature into a structured review from multiple PDFs?▼

To synthesize academic literature into a structured review, upload your PDFs and specify a review type. The tool extracts key findings and generates a thematic synthesis with a structured review table.

Can I generate a systematic review using only pasted abstracts or PMID lists?▼

Yes, you can generate a systematic review using pasted abstracts or PMID lists. The tool processes these inputs to produce thematic syntheses, key findings lists, and structured tables with provenance.

What is the difference between systematic, scoping, and narrative reviews for evidence synthesis?▼

Systematic, scoping, and narrative reviews differ in scope and methodology for evidence synthesis. The tool applies domain-specific templates for each type to guide extraction, synthesis, and structured table generation.

How do I extract key findings and generate a structured review table for downstream research?▼

Extract key findings and generate a structured review table by processing uploaded papers through the selected review template. The output includes traceability and provenance, enabling downstream modules to inherit references and domain context.

Does the literature review tool support traceability for systematic review references?▼

Yes, the literature review tool supports traceability for systematic review references. All generated outputs include a structured review table with provenance, ensuring every thematic synthesis point traces back to source documents.