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lit-review

Conducts structured literature searches and synthesizes findings into categories with citations.

1|Updated Mar 13, 2026

Search Tags:#literature review #academic search #knowledge discovery #research synthesis #citation extraction #research gaps

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npx skills add https://github.com/AndreaMentasti/tweet-election --skill lit-review-andreamentasti

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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/AndreaMentasti/tweet-election/tree/main/.claude/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AndreaMentasti/tweet-election --skill lit-review-andreamentasti

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of conducting literature reviews, saving researchers significant time and effort in identifying key contributions, methodologies, and research gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Search: Systematically searches for relevant academic papers using various tools.
Information Synthesis: Organizes findings into theoretical contributions, empirical results, methodological innovations, and open debates.
Gap Identification: Pinpoints unanswered questions and areas for future research.
Citation Extraction: Automatically extracts BibTeX citations for all discussed papers.
Use Case: A PhD student can use this Skill to quickly get an overview of the existing literature on "causal inference in machine learning," identify key papers, and understand the current research landscape.

Quick Start

Use the lit-review skill to find and summarize recent literature on the topic of "explainable AI in healthcare".

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 to identify research gaps and key papers?▼

This Skill automates literature review by conducting structured academic searches, organizing theoretical contributions and empirical findings, and pinpointing open debates to identify research gaps. It synthesizes findings from local files and web searches to map the research landscape.

What is the best way to extract BibTeX citations while synthesizing academic search results?▼

This Skill extracts BibTeX citations automatically while synthesizing academic search results into theoretical contributions, empirical findings, and methodological innovations. It organizes discussed papers and identifies research gaps during the literature review process.

Can I use local files and web searches together for structured knowledge discovery?▼

Yes, this Skill supports using local files and web searches together for knowledge discovery. It reads and searches various sources to conduct comprehensive literature reviews, organizing findings from both local documents and online academic databases.

How do I organize empirical findings and methodological innovations for a PhD literature review?▼

This Skill organizes empirical findings and methodological innovations by structuring academic search results into categories like theoretical contributions, empirical results, and open debates. It synthesizes literature to give PhD students an overview of existing research.

Does conducting a literature review with this approach require any specific dependencies?▼

No specific dependencies are required. This Skill only needs standard tools for reading, searching, and writing to fulfill its literature review process. It operates independently to synthesize academic search results and identify research gaps.