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lit-review

Conducts structured literature searches and synthesizes BibTeX citations and research gaps into a markdown report.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#bibtex#gap-analysis#literature-review#academic-search#research-synthesis#citation-extraction#consensus-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill lit-review-naj2r
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill lit-review-naj2r

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Conducting comprehensive, defensible literature reviews is time-consuming and error-prone; this Skill automates searching local and online sources, extracts accurate citation metadata in BibTeX format, and highlights gaps relevant to your research question to speed discovery and drafting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured search: Combines local repository checks ($PAPERS and $RB/docs), .bib files, and web search (including Consensus API) to collect relevant papers.
  • Citation extraction: Pulls and formats citations in BibTeX with the specified key convention and avoids fabrication by flagging uncertain details.
  • Synthesis and gap identification: Organizes findings by theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions and lists open research opportunities.
  • Use case: Rapidly assemble a draft literature review and BibTeX entries for an empirical economics paper, prioritizing recent work and noting working papers versus published versions.

Quick Start

Run a structured literature review for "minimum wage effects on employment" and save a synthesized markdown report with BibTeX citations to $RB/quality_reports/lit_review_min_wage.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a literature review to extract BibTeX citations and find research gaps?▼

To automate a literature review, combine local repository searches, .bib files, and web search using the Consensus API to extract BibTeX citations and identify research gaps. This generates a markdown synthesis report.

How does gap analysis work in academic literature search?▼

Gap analysis in academic literature search organizes findings by theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions to highlight open research opportunities. It synthesizes relevant papers to pinpoint areas lacking prior study.

Can I use the Consensus API with local paper repositories for research synthesis?▼

Yes, research synthesis combines local repository checks in paths like $PAPERS and $RB/docs with online search via the Consensus API. This integrates local PDFs and online papers into one cohesive review.

What is the best way to manage BibTeX entries for an empirical economics paper?▼

The best way to manage BibTeX entries for empirical economics is extracting citations with a specified key convention while prioritizing recent work. It flags uncertain details to avoid fabrication and distinguishes working papers.

Does literature review software work without existing .bib files?▼

Yes, literature review software works without existing .bib files by relying on web search and the Consensus API for discovery. It can also scan local paper repositories directly to build new citations.

How to structure a literature review for social sciences research?▼

Structure a literature review for social sciences by organizing findings into theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions. Output a synthesized markdown report alongside formatted BibTeX citations.

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