lit-review

Automate literature reviews with structured synthesis, BibTeX citations, and gap identification.

1|1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex --skill lit-review-xashgg
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Skill: lit-review
Source: https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex/tree/main/.codex/skills/lit-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex --skill lit-review-xashgg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of conducting a literature review, providing structured synthesis, citation extraction, and gap identification for any given topic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Literature Search: Searches for related work from various sources, including uploaded papers and web searches.
  • Synthesis & Clustering: Organizes findings into categories such as theoretical contributions, empirical findings, methodological innovations, and open debates.
  • Gap Identification: Highlights areas where further research is needed.
  • BibTeX Citations: Extracts citations in BibTeX format for all discussed papers.
  • Post-Flight Verification: Ensures the accuracy of the citations and findings.

Quick Start

Start a literature review on "neural networks in AI" using the lit-review skill.

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 conduct a literature review and extract citations automatically?

To conduct a literature review and extract citations automatically, you can use a tool that searches local and web sources, organizes findings into thematic categories, and outputs structured synthesis with BibTeX citations.

What is the best way to synthesize academic research and identify knowledge gaps?

Synthesizing academic research and identifying knowledge gaps involves clustering related work into theoretical contributions, empirical findings, methodological innovations, and open debates to highlight areas needing further research.

How do I generate BibTeX citations for my academic research sources?

Generating BibTeX citations for academic research requires a process that extracts citation metadata from local and web sources, followed by a post-flight verification step to ensure citation accuracy.

Can I include uploaded papers when gathering information for a literature review?

Yes, you can include uploaded papers when gathering information for a literature review, as the process searches for related work from various sources including local files and web searches.

Does automated literature synthesis work for thematic categorization of related work?

Automated literature synthesis works for thematic categorization by organizing findings into structured categories such as theoretical contributions, empirical findings, methodological innovations, and open debates.

Why does literature review synthesis require a verification step for citations?

A literature review synthesis requires a verification step to ensure the accuracy of extracted citations and findings, preventing errors in the generated BibTeX entries and thematic clustering.