literature-reference-builder

Converts a literature plan into local PDFs and a curated BibTeX library.

2|1|Updated May 7, 2026

Search Tags:#pdf #bibtex #literature #arxiv #papers #scholar

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/shenmuxing/EtaSkill --skill literature-reference-builder

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-reference-builder
Source: https://github.com/shenmuxing/EtaSkill/tree/main/skill-examples/literature-reference-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shenmuxing/EtaSkill --skill literature-reference-builder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a literature plan or paper list into organized local PDFs and a curated BibTeX library, reducing manual searching, downloading, and citation cleanup.

Core Features & Use Cases

Paper discovery: Searches Google, Google Scholar, DBLP, publisher pages, arXiv, and author repositories to find the best available version of each paper.
Reference curation: Builds or updates a deduplicated references.bib with reliable metadata and stable citation keys.
Access-aware workflow: Records unresolved items and access limitations instead of guessing or using questionable mirrors.
Use case: A researcher provides a plan or list of titles and this Skill gathers accessible PDFs, verifies them, and compiles a consistent bibliography.

Quick Start

Use the literature-reference-builder skill with my paper list or plan to fetch accessible PDFs and generate an updated references.bib.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-reference-builder

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically download PDFs and generate a BibTeX file from a paper list?▼

To automatically download PDFs and generate a BibTeX file, provide a literature plan or paper list. The Skill searches Google Scholar, DBLP, and arXiv to fetch accessible PDFs and compiles a deduplicated references.bib with reliable metadata.

Can I use Google Scholar and arXiv to find papers and clean up citation metadata?▼

Yes, you can use Google Scholar and arXiv to find papers and clean citation metadata. The Skill searches these platforms alongside publisher pages, verifies the best available paper version, and builds a curated BibTeX library with stable citation keys.

What is the best way to manage unresolved papers when building a references.bib file?▼

The best way to manage unresolved papers when building a references.bib file is using an access-aware workflow. Instead of guessing or using questionable mirrors, the Skill records unresolved items and access limitations transparently for manual review.

Does fetching PDFs from publisher pages require Chrome-based browsing support?▼

Yes, fetching PDFs from publisher pages requires Chrome-based browsing support. The Skill relies on a Chrome environment to search Google, DBLP, publisher pages, and logged-in institutional resources to access and download literature.

How to search DBLP and author repositories for the best available version of a paper?▼

To search DBLP and author repositories for the best paper version, input your paper list. The Skill automatically queries these sources, applies version selection logic, and downloads the highest quality accessible PDF for your bibliography.

Why does my literature search return unresolved items instead of PDF files?▼

Your literature search returns unresolved items instead of PDF files due to access limitations. The Skill operates access-aware, transparently tracking items behind paywalls or unavailable on Google Scholar, DBLP, and arXiv rather than using questionable mirrors.