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literature-review

Conduct systematic literature reviews using a PRISMA-inspired multi-phase workflow.

Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#research#synthesis#literature review#PRISMA#citation#pdf analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ahmedqayyum/idea-thinker-gui --skill literature-review-ahmedqayyum
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/ahmedqayyum/idea-thinker-gui/tree/main/templates/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahmedqayyum/idea-thinker-gui --skill literature-review-ahmedqayyum

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of conducting thorough literature reviews, ensuring comprehensive research coverage and efficient synthesis of findings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Workflow: Guides users through defining scope, searching, screening, extracting data, and synthesizing results, inspired by PRISMA guidelines.
  • Automated Tools: Includes scripts for splitting large PDFs into manageable chunks for AI reading and for verifying citation validity.
  • Use Case: When starting a new research project on large language models, use this Skill to systematically identify, screen, and summarize all relevant papers published in the last three years, identifying key methodologies and research gaps.

Quick Start

Initiate a literature review by defining the scope and research question for your topic.

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 using PRISMA guidelines?▼

A systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines involves defining scope, executing searches, screening papers, extracting data, and synthesizing findings. This structured workflow ensures comprehensive research coverage.

What is the best way to analyze large PDFs for a research synthesis?▼

Analyzing large PDFs for research synthesis requires splitting documents into manageable chunks. Using automated utility scripts, you can chunk PDF files for AI reading and verify citation validity during data extraction.

Can I use this PRISMA workflow to document related work for a new research project?▼

Yes, you can use this PRISMA-adapted workflow to document related work for a new research project. It systematically identifies, screens, and summarizes relevant papers to define methodologies and highlight research gaps.

Do I need pypdf to run automated citation verification scripts?▼

Yes, pypdf is a required dependency for running the automated utility scripts. It provides the PDF manipulation capabilities needed to split large documents and execute citation verification during literature reviews.

How to start a field survey to identify research gaps in academic papers?▼

To start a field survey and identify research gaps, initiate the process by defining your scope and research question. This structured approach guides you through systematically searching and screening academic papers to synthesize findings.

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