lit-review

Coordinate multiple Librarian agents to synthesize research into structured bibliographies.

8|2|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Felpix-Studios/social-science-research --skill lit-review-felpix-studios
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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/Felpix-Studios/social-science-research/tree/main/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Felpix-Studios/social-science-research --skill lit-review-felpix-studios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Conduct systematic literature reviews by coordinating multiple Librarian agents to survey top journals, working paper repositories, and citation chains, delivering a reproducible synthesis of existing research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates parallel literature searches across journals, working papers, and citation networks to identify key papers, datasets, and debates.
  • Organizes findings into thematic categories (Theoretical Contributions, Empirical Findings, Methodological Innovations, Open Debates) and generates a structured bibliography and narrative synthesis.
  • Supports researchers assessing a topic's state of the art, preparing grant proposals, or planning new studies by outlining gaps and opportunities.

Quick Start

Provide a topic or anchor paper to begin the literature review.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a systematic literature review across multiple academic journals?

To conduct a systematic literature review, this Skill coordinates multiple Librarian agents to perform targeted searches across top journals, working paper repositories, and citation networks. It synthesizes existing research into a structured bibliography and narrative report.

What is the best way to map citation chains from anchor papers for a research survey?

Mapping citation chains from anchor papers is automated by coordinating Librarian agents that trace citation networks alongside searching working paper repositories. This process identifies key papers and datasets to deliver a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of the literature.

Can I organize empirical findings and theoretical contributions into thematic categories for a bibliography?

Yes, you can organize empirical findings and theoretical contributions into thematic categories. The Skill structures all identified academic publications into Theoretical Contributions, Empirical Findings, Methodological Innovations, and Open Debates for reporting.

Do I need to provide domain-profile data to start a literature review?

You do not need to provide domain-profile data to start a literature review. The required input is simply a topic or anchor papers along with a project context, while domain-profile data remains an optional input to refine the search.

How do I identify open debates and research gaps for a grant proposal?

You identify open debates and research gaps for a grant proposal by running a literature review that surveys academic publications. The Skill outlines gaps and opportunities by organizing findings into thematic categories like Open Debates and Methodological Innovations.

What inputs are required to generate a narrative synthesis of existing research?

To generate a narrative synthesis of existing research, you must provide a topic or anchor papers and a project context. Optional domain-profile data can also be supplied to produce a structured bibliography and narrative synthesis ready for reporting.