lit-review

Plan a strategic mini literature review and deliver a markdown guide.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcus-waldman/litrev_mcp --skill lit-review-marcus-waldman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/marcus-waldman/litrev_mcp/tree/main/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcus-waldman/litrev_mcp --skill lit-review-marcus-waldman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Skill helps researchers move from a vague query to a strategically planned mini literature review by generating a ready-to-use Markdown guide that maps key concepts, authors, and framing for fast orientation in unfamiliar fields.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a structured markdown research guide that outlines the lay of the land, key terms, and important citations.
  • Coordinates parallel searches across PubMed, Semantic Scholar, ERIC, and Consensus, tracks citations, and documents evidence flow to avoid hallucination.
  • Supports a phased workflow (reconnaissance, framework selection, sub-area planning, and priority-reading order) for efficient literature exploration.

Quick Start

Provide your research question and I will generate a tailored lit-review plan as a Markdown guide.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

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How do I plan a strategic mini literature review from a vague research question?

To plan a strategic mini literature review, provide your research question to generate a Markdown guide mapping key concepts, authors, and citations. This structured guide outlines the field landscape, key terms, and framing for fast orientation in unfamiliar domains.

Can I search PubMed and Semantic Scholar at the same time for evidence synthesis?

Yes, you can coordinate parallel searches across PubMed, Semantic Scholar, ERIC, and Consensus for evidence synthesis. The workflow tracks citations and documents evidence flow from the active search session to ensure transparent methodology and avoid hallucination.

What's the best way to structure a literature review workflow for fast orientation?

The best way to structure a literature review workflow is through a phased approach: reconnaissance, framework selection, sub-area planning, and priority-reading order. This efficiently maps sub-areas and identifies key themes for systematic literature exploration.

Does this literature review approach prevent hallucinated citations?

Yes, this literature review approach prevents hallucinated citations by requiring the system to cite only results from the active search session. It provides transparent methodology and tracks evidence flow across PubMed, Semantic Scholar, ERIC, and Consensus.

Do I need Zotero to manage outputs from this systematic search process?

You do not need Zotero to manage outputs from this systematic search process. The Skill stores outputs directly in your project Literature folder as a Markdown guide, ensuring your structured research plan and tracked citations remain accessible.