init-litrev-context

Guides collaborative definition of litrev project goals, audience, and style into a _context.md draft.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcus-waldman/litrev_mcp --skill init-litrev-context
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Skill: init-litrev-context
Source: https://github.com/marcus-waldman/litrev_mcp/tree/main/skills/init-litrev-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcus-waldman/litrev_mcp --skill init-litrev-context

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Collaborative setup of project context for litrev workflows to tailor responses when assisting with literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides a collaborative conversation to define goals, audience, and style for a litrev project.
  • Synthesizes input into a _context.md draft and offers refinement before saving.
  • Integrates with project context utilities (get_project_context / update_project_context) to personalize tools like ask_papers and analyze_insights.

Quick Start

Begin a collaborative session to define the litrev project context and generate a draft _context.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-litrev-context

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up context for a literature review to tailor AI responses?

To set up context for a literature review, engage in a collaborative conversation to define your project goals, audience, and style. This synthesizes your inputs into a _context.md draft that personalizes subsequent litrev responses.

What is project context generation for dissertation and systematic reviews?

Project context generation for systematic reviews and dissertations establishes a persistent _context.md file capturing your goals and audience. This framework ensures AI assistance remains consistently aligned with your specific academic requirements.

Can I update an existing literature review context instead of starting over?

Yes, you can update an existing literature review context. The workflow supports initializing, updating, and refining your project context, allowing you to modify goals or audience details without recreating the entire _context.md file.

How do I define goals and audience for a grant proposal literature review?

Defining goals and audience for a grant proposal literature review involves a guided collaborative discovery process. The session extracts your specific stylistic and targeting requirements, saving them via update_project_context to personalize analysis.

Does initializing litrev context work without external dependencies?

Yes, initializing litrev context works without external dependencies. It operates autonomously to guide collaborative discovery, requiring only your conversational input to generate and persist the _context.md draft upon approval.

Why should I refine project context before analyzing research papers?

Refining project context before analyzing research papers ensures that downstream tools like ask_papers and analyze_insights are fully personalized. A tailored _context.md guarantees responses match your exact audience and dissertation goals.