literature-retrieval

Retrieve literature across databases with MeSH expansion and quality filtering.

Updated Dec 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/u9401066/copilot-capability-manager --skill literature-retrieval
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Skill: literature-retrieval
Source: https://github.com/u9401066/copilot-capability-manager/tree/main/.claude/skills/literature-retrieval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/u9401066/copilot-capability-manager --skill literature-retrieval

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Combines literature-search with literature-filter to deliver final research corpus.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Composite skill: search + filter
  • PRISMA-compliant outputs

Quick Start

Run literature-retrieval with topic to fetch results and produce filtered lists and PRISMA data.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-retrieval

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

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How do I conduct a systematic literature review with search and filtering?

Literature retrieval combines search and filter capabilities to execute systematic reviews across multiple databases. It integrates MeSH expansion, deduplication, and quality screening to produce a structured research corpus that satisfies PRISMA-compliant workflows for evidence synthesis.

What does PRISMA-compliant literature retrieval output include?

PRISMA-compliant output from literature retrieval includes filtered literature lists, deduplication records, relevance and quality screening results, and structured reporting data. This ensures your systematic review meets PRISMA standards for transparent, reproducible evidence synthesis.

Can I use literature retrieval for rapid literature assessments across multiple databases?

Yes, literature retrieval supports rapid literature assessments by executing multi-strategy query execution across multiple databases with MeSH expansion. It filters results by relevance and quality, enabling faster evidence synthesis than manual searches.

How does MeSH expansion improve literature search results?

MeSH expansion in literature retrieval automatically broadens search queries using Medical Subject Headings, capturing related terminology and synonyms. This increases recall across multiple databases while maintaining relevance through integrated filtering.

What input data do I need to start a literature retrieval workflow?

Literature retrieval requires a research topic or query to begin. The Skill then fetches results from multiple databases, applies search and filter strategies, and outputs deduplicated, quality-screened literature lists ready for evidence synthesis.

Does literature retrieval handle deduplication and quality screening automatically?

Yes, literature retrieval automates deduplication across database results and applies quality filtering as part of its composite search-and-filter workflow. This produces a clean, screened research corpus without manual duplicate removal or quality assessment.