literature-review

Automate literature reviews across multiple databases with structured evidence synthesis.

34|7|Updated Nov 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jkitchin/skillz --skill literature-review
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/jkitchin/skillz/tree/main/skills/research/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jkitchin/skillz --skill literature-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Guides structured literature reviews with multi-source search, thematic synthesis, and rigorous quality assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Source Search: integrate queries across databases (PubMed, arXiv, Web of Science, etc.).
  • Iterative Refinement: extract concepts, build themes, identify gaps.
  • Synthesis & Reporting: narrative, systematic, scoping reviews; APA/Chicago style references.

Quick Start

Define a PICO question, plan database searches, and begin iterative screening with theme extraction.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a systematic literature review across multiple databases?

Systematic literature reviews query multiple databases like PubMed, arXiv, Web of Science, and Scopus simultaneously to gather evidence. This Skill automates multi-database searches, iterative query refinement, and structured data extraction to produce comprehensive, bias-assessed syntheses following PRISMA guidelines for academic writing and research planning.

What's the difference between narrative, systematic, and scoping reviews?

Narrative reviews summarize existing literature informally; systematic reviews use predefined protocols and quality assessment (GRADE, ROBINS-I, CASP); scoping reviews map research landscapes quickly. This Skill supports all three approaches with structured workflows, thematic synthesis, and publication-ready reporting in APA or Chicago styles.

How do I extract and assess quality from research papers for evidence synthesis?

Evidence synthesis requires extracting bibliographic and methodological details from papers, then rating their quality using frameworks like GRADE or CASP to identify bias and strength. This Skill automates extraction across multiple sources and applies quality assessment tools to generate structured, defensible evidence summaries.

Can I use this for meta-analysis and PRISMA-compliant reporting?

Yes. This Skill supports meta-analyses and generates PRISMA-compliant reports by integrating multi-database queries, systematic screening, quality assessment, and citation management. Output follows standard academic styles for grant proposals, policy development, and peer-reviewed publication.

What databases and sources does this search?

This Skill queries PubMed, arXiv, Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and general web search. Multi-source integration enables comprehensive evidence collection across life sciences, computer science, engineering, and other domains in a single workflow.