lit-review

Analyze academic literature to produce organized summaries, identify research gaps, and extract BibTeX citations.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AmbroseTriC/ECON53_DAC --skill lit-review-ambrosetric
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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/AmbroseTriC/ECON53_DAC/tree/main/.agents/skills_pre_codex_migration_2026-03-19/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AmbroseTriC/ECON53_DAC --skill lit-review-ambrosetric

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Literature review and synthesis in academic research are often time-consuming and complex. This Skill automates structured literature searches, organized analysis, and citation extraction, reducing manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Search & Synthesis: Organizes recent and relevant literature around specific topics or research questions.
  • Citation Extraction: Automatically compiles BibTeX entries for referenced papers, facilitating easy citation management.
  • Gap Identification: Highlights open questions and methodological opportunities in the existing research landscape.
  • Use Case: Researchers can quickly generate comprehensive literature overviews and identify research gaps for grant proposals or thesis work.

Quick Start

Provide a research topic or question as input, and this skill will perform a literature search, organize findings, and produce a formatted report summarizing the state of the field.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

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How do I automate a literature review to find research gaps?

To automate a literature review, provide a research topic or question to generate an organized summary of relevant academic literature, extract citations, and highlight identified research gaps. This structured synthesis reduces manual search effort.

What is the best way to extract BibTeX citations for academic synthesis?

The best way to extract BibTeX citations is to use a literature review tool that automatically compiles BibTeX entries for referenced papers during the academic synthesis process. This streamlines citation management for researchers and students.

Can I generate a literature search report for social science domains?

Yes, you can generate a literature search report for social science domains. The skill analyzes academic literature across both scientific and social science fields to produce organized summaries and identify methodological opportunities.

How does academic synthesis identify open questions in existing research?

Academic synthesis identifies open questions by organizing and analyzing recent relevant literature around a specified topic. It evaluates the existing research landscape to highlight methodological opportunities and unresolved problems for grant proposals or thesis work.

Do I need to provide input files to perform a structured literature search?

No, you do not need to provide input files to start. You can simply provide a research topic or question as input, and the skill will perform a web search, organize findings, and produce a formatted literature review report.