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lit-review

Name: lit-review
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Author: franklee16

Organize theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions into a categorized literature report with BibTeX entries.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026

Search Tags:#literature review #bibtex #websearch #research synthesis #citation extraction #gap identification #scholarly discovery

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npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill lit-review-franklee16

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/literature-review/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill lit-review-franklee16

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It reduces the time and uncertainty involved in finding relevant academic work and turning it into a structured, citation-backed understanding of what is known, how it was studied, and where the gaps are.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured search & synthesis: Organizes findings into theoretical contributions, empirical findings, methodological innovations, and open debates for a coherent narrative.
Gap and opportunity identification: Surfaces unanswered questions and explains where conflicts or missing evidence exist.
BibTeX citation extraction: Produces BibTeX entries for the papers discussed so you can reuse sources in writing and referencing workflows.
Use case: If you are starting a paper on a specific economic or social science question, you can use it to generate a literature map with key themes, representative studies, and a shortlist of what to read next.

Quick Start

Provide a topic, paper title, or research question and ask the assistant to generate a structured literature review with citation extraction and gap identification.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a literature review with citations for a research topic?▼

To generate a literature review, provide a research topic or question. The system performs scholarly discovery, organizes findings into theoretical and empirical categories, and returns a structured report with BibTeX citations.

What is gap identification in a literature review and how does it work?▼

Gap identification in a literature review involves analyzing theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions to surface unanswered questions and highlight missing evidence or conflicts. It organizes open debates to show where future research is needed.

Can I extract BibTeX entries for academic papers during research synthesis?▼

Yes, you can extract BibTeX entries during research synthesis. The tool produces BibTeX citations for the papers discussed, allowing you to reuse sources directly in your academic writing and referencing workflows.

Does this structured literature search work for social science and economics topics?▼

Yes, the structured literature search is designed for academic work across economics, finance, and social sciences. It organizes scholarly contributions and applies gap analysis specifically for these research domains.

How do I identify research gaps and open debates from discovered scholarly literature?▼

You can identify research gaps by synthesizing theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions from discovered literature. The tool surfaces unanswered questions and explains where conflicts or missing evidence exist in the current research.