lit-review

Guide structured literature reviews of academic papers with a cybernetic rubric.

30|2|Updated Jun 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/k3nnethfrancis/agent-utils --skill lit-review-k3nnethfrancis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/k3nnethfrancis/agent-utils/tree/main/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/k3nnethfrancis/agent-utils --skill lit-review-k3nnethfrancis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of conducting literature reviews, enabling deeper understanding and synthesis of academic research papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Review Process: Guides users through a comprehensive workflow from fetching papers to critical analysis.
  • Cybernetic Evaluation: Assesses papers using a rubric focused on control, feedback, and human-AI interaction.
  • Use Case: When tasked with reviewing a new research paper for a project, use this skill to ensure all key aspects are captured, analyzed, and scored according to a consistent framework.

Quick Start

Use the lit-review skill to perform a full review of the paper located at '~/Downloads/my_research_paper.pdf'.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a literature review of an academic research paper?

A structured literature review process guides you through fetching papers, extracting metadata, identifying contributions, mapping architecture, assessing evaluation, and performing critical analysis to ensure all key aspects are captured consistently.

What is a cybernetic rubric for evaluating academic papers?

A cybernetic rubric evaluates academic papers by specifically assessing control and feedback mechanisms, alongside human-AI interaction, providing a consistent framework for scoring research contributions.

How do I perform a comparative analysis of multiple research papers?

Perform comparative analysis of research papers by applying a consistent evaluation framework across each document, mapping their respective architectures and contributions to identify relative strengths and weaknesses.

Can I review a downloaded PDF research paper using a structured workflow?

Yes, you can review a downloaded PDF research paper by pointing the structured workflow to the local file path, which then facilitates triage, full review, and critical analysis.

What is the best way to triage academic research papers for a project?

The best way to triage academic research papers is to use a structured review process that extracts metadata and identifies core contributions early, allowing you to quickly determine relevance before a full review.

When should I not use an automated literature review framework?

Avoid using a structured literature review framework when you need a quick summary rather than a comprehensive analysis, as the process requires detailed steps like architecture mapping and cybernetic evaluation.