lit-review

Guide users through a structured, multi-phase literature review process.

58|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bethww/lit-review --skill lit-review-bethww
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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/Bethww/lit-review/tree/main/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bethww/lit-review --skill lit-review-bethww

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires lit-review-mcp, resolve_papers, snowball_expand, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists users in constructing a scholarly argument through a structured and methodical literature review process, enhancing the quality and depth of academic research outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Understanding: Engage in a Socratic dialogue to clarify the user's research topic and core question.
  • Literature Discovery: Utilize a multi-phase process to discover, curate, and confirm a corpus of relevant literature.
  • Exemplar Analysis: Analyze top-tier literature reviews to understand best practices and structure.
  • Architecture Design: Propose an argumentative structure for the review, subject to user approval.
  • Drafting: Write and review sections of the literature review iteratively.
  • Integration & Polish: Combine sections, check citations, and finalize the review.
  • Use Case: Ideal for researchers needing to produce a high-quality literature review as part of their academic writing process.

Quick Start

Use the lit-review skill to begin a literature review on the topic 'impact of AI on education'.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

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

To write a structured literature review, engage in a multi-phase process that clarifies your research question, discovers relevant literature using academic databases, designs an argumentative structure, and iteratively drafts sections to ensure scholarly quality.

What is the best way to discover relevant literature for a scholarly argument?

The best way to discover relevant literature for a scholarly argument is to use citation analysis tools and academic databases to find papers, followed by a snowball expansion method to curate and confirm a corpus of top-tier sources.

Can I use this literature review methodology for any academic research topic?

Yes, you can use this literature review methodology for any academic research topic. It begins with a Socratic dialogue to clarify your specific research question before discovering literature and constructing the argumentative architecture.

How does the literature review process handle argument architecture design?

The literature review process handles argument architecture design by analyzing top-tier exemplar reviews to understand best practices, then proposing a structured argumentative outline that is subject to your iterative approval before drafting begins.

Do I need to confirm literature selections during the academic writing process?

Yes, you need to confirm literature selections during the academic writing process. The methodology requires iterative user confirmation at each phase of literature discovery, architecture design, and section drafting to maintain academic standards.

What are the limitations of automated literature review generation?

Limitations of automated literature review generation include the necessity for continuous user oversight. The process requires iterative confirmation at every phase and cannot autonomously finalize a review without your structural approval and citation verification.