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lit-cite

Convert author-year citations in manuscript drafts to pandoc citekey format using a BibTeX file.

37|5|Updated Jun 6, 2026
Search Tags:#pandoc#academic writing#BibTeX#citation conversion#manuscript processing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bionoob7/nlr-workflow --skill lit-cite
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lit-cite
Source: https://github.com/bionoob7/nlr-workflow/tree/main/.claude/skills/lit-cite
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bionoob7/nlr-workflow --skill lit-cite

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of converting author-year citations in manuscript drafts to pandoc citekey format, reducing manual work and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Citation Conversion: Converts placeholders like [AuthorYYYY] to pandoc citekey format.
  • Ambiguity Resolution: Handles ambiguous citations by presenting them to the user for resolution.
  • BibTeX Integration: Matches citations against a BibTeX (.bib) file for accurate conversion.
  • Use Case: Ideal for academic writers converting manuscripts from author-year citations to a format suitable for academic publications and Zotero integration.

Quick Start

Run the lit-cite skill on your manuscript draft to convert citation placeholders to pandoc citekey format.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-cite

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert author-year citations to pandoc citekey format in a manuscript?▼

To convert author-year citations to pandoc citekey format, the tool matches placeholders like [AuthorYYYY] against a BibTeX .bib file, automating citation conversion while ensuring accuracy across your manuscript draft.

What is the best way to handle ambiguous citations when processing academic manuscripts?▼

Handling ambiguous citations during manuscript processing involves detecting conflicting matches in the BibTeX file and presenting an interactive user interface for manual resolution before finalizing the citekeys.

Do I need Python to use a BibTeX file for citation conversion in academic writing?▼

Yes, you need Python and specific parsing libraries installed to execute the citation conversion, as the script relies on Python to process text and match author-year placeholders with BibTeX entries.

Can I integrate Zotero with pandoc citekeys converted from author-year placeholders?▼

Yes, converting author-year placeholders into pandoc citekey format creates a compatible structure for Zotero integration, streamlining academic publication workflows and bibliography management.

Why does my manuscript citation conversion fail when matching against a .bib file?▼

Citation conversion against a .bib file often fails when author-year placeholders are ambiguous or contain typos, triggering the interactive resolution interface to clarify mismatched entries.

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