lit-synthesizer

Restructure scientific synthesis sections and add transitions using an approved outline.

6|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dangeles/claude --skill lit-synthesizer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: lit-synthesizer
Source: https://github.com/dangeles/claude/tree/main/claude-config/skills/lit-synthesizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dangeles/claude --skill lit-synthesizer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the refinement and structural revision of scientific syntheses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Restructure for narrative flow: Move sections, merge or split content, and reorder components to create a coherent storytelling arc.
  • Add transitional analysis: Insert bridging analysis and synthesize cross-cutting themes across sections.
  • Elevate insights: Bring buried insights to prominence and connect disparate findings to form a unified narrative.
  • Introduction and conclusion framing: Generate or enhance introductions and synthesize conclusions that summarize overarching insights.
  • Quality assurance: Ensure alignment with source material, preserve factual claims, and maintain cross-reference integrity.

Quick Start

Call the lit-synthesizer with appropriate inputs (outline, introductions, and section drafts) to produce a finalized synthesis with a metadata log describing changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-synthesizer

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

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How do I improve narrative flow in a scientific literature review?

To improve narrative flow in a literature review, structural revision reorders sections, merges or splits content, and inserts transitional analysis to create a coherent storytelling arc across cross-cutting themes.

How do I synthesize cross-cutting themes across technical report sections?

Synthesizing cross-cutting themes involves adding bridging analysis between sections, bringing buried insights to prominence, and connecting disparate findings to form a unified scientific narrative.

Can I restructure a technical report draft without losing factual claims?

Yes, restructuring preserves factual claims during refinement by ensuring alignment with source material and maintaining cross-reference integrity while moving sections and elevating insights.

What is the best way to generate introductions and conclusions for a scientific synthesis?

Generating introductions and conclusions for a scientific synthesis requires framing the overarching insights, summarizing cross-cutting themes, and ensuring the narrative architecture aligns with an approved outline.

Do I need an approved outline before refining a literature review draft?

Yes, an approved outline is required alongside input section drafts to perform structural transformations, reorder components, and report structural changes in metadata.

When should I not use automated synthesis editing for scientific reports?

Automated synthesis editing should not be used when raw drafts lack an approved outline, or when strict source alignment and cross-reference integrity cannot be verified against the original material.