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literature-review

Conduct systematic literature reviews across multiple biomedical and scientific databases.

Updated Jan 28, 2026
Search Tags:#PRISMA#reproducibility#literature-review#systematic-review#citation-verification#document-generation#multi-database-search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aRustyDev/git-atomic --skill literature-review-arustydev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/aRustyDev/git-atomic/tree/main/.claude/skills/method-literature-review-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aRustyDev/git-atomic --skill literature-review-arustydev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Conducting rigorous literature reviews across multiple databases is time-consuming and error-prone; this skill provides a structured, reproducible workflow to plan, execute, and document reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search orchestration: Access PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, and more with a unified workflow.
  • PRISMA-compliant workflow: Supports screening, deduplication, data extraction, and critical appraisal with transparent documentation.
  • Automated document generation: Produces professional Markdown reports and PDFs, with verified citations in multiple styles.
  • Use Case: A researcher conducts a topic-wide systematic review and delivers a publication-ready manuscript with figures and a PRISMA diagram.

Quick Start

Load the assets/review_template.md as the review template and run the starter commands to generate a first draft.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

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

To perform a systematic literature review across multiple databases, this skill orchestrates a unified search workflow across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar. It provides a structured, reproducible process to plan, execute, and document comprehensive research synthesis.

Can I generate a PRISMA flow diagram and publication-ready manuscript from my search results?▼

Yes, you can generate a PRISMA-compliant workflow with transparent documentation for screening and deduplication. The skill produces professional Markdown reports and PDFs with verified citations, delivering a publication-ready manuscript including figures and PRISMA diagrams.

What's the best way to automate citation verification for a meta-analysis?▼

The best way to automate citation verification for a meta-analysis is using a structured workflow that integrates with gget, bioservices, and datacommons-client. This skill provides built-in tools to verify citations and aggregate results reliably across biomedical and scientific topics.

Does this systematic review tool require Python dependencies to access external databases?▼

Yes, this systematic review tool requires the Python requests dependency to access external databases. It integrates with gget, bioservices, and datacommons-client to orchestrate multi-database search and data extraction for biomedical, scientific, and technical research synthesis.

How do I start a scoping review using the provided review template?▼

To start a scoping review, load the assets/review_template.md file into your workspace. Run the starter commands provided by the skill to execute the initial multi-database search and automatically generate a first draft of your research synthesis.

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