lit-review

Search academic literature, synthesize findings, and identify research gaps.

5|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill lit-review-alohays
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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr/tree/main/.claude/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill lit-review-alohays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers and analysts conduct structured literature searches, compile comprehensive synthesis reports, and identify research gaps efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated literature search: Using browsing tools to find relevant academic papers and data sources.
  • Organized synthesis: Categorizing findings into theoretical, empirical, and methodological sections for clear understanding.
  • Gap analysis: Highlighting unanswered questions and potential opportunities for future research.
  • Use Case: A graduate student investigates recent developments in natural language processing and compiles an up-to-date literature review with citations, summaries, and identified research gaps.

Quick Start

Provide a research topic or question, and ask the AI to generate a comprehensive literature review, including key papers, thematic insights, and citation details.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a literature review for academic research?

Automate a literature review by providing a research topic to generate a comprehensive synthesis, categorizing findings into theoretical, empirical, and methodological sections with extracted citations.

What is gap analysis in a systematic literature review?

Gap analysis in a systematic literature review identifies unanswered questions and highlights potential opportunities for future research by synthesizing recent and relevant academic publications.

Can I use this for compiling scholarly citations and summaries?

Yes, you can compile scholarly citations and summaries by searching academic repositories to gather relevant papers, categorizing findings, and extracting citation details for research planning.

What's the best way to synthesize academic papers for a graduate thesis?

The best way to synthesize academic papers is providing a research question to generate thematic insights, categorize findings into structured sections, and identify research gaps with citations.

Do I need web search and academic repositories to identify research gaps?

Yes, identifying research gaps requires access to web search and academic repositories to ensure thorough coverage of recent and relevant publications for informed research planning.

How does automated synthesis categorize empirical and theoretical findings?

Automated synthesis categorizes empirical and theoretical findings by organizing discovered academic papers into structured sections, providing clear understanding and thematic insights for analysis.