literature-review

Automate literature review planning, searching, and synthesis with citations.

3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper --skill literature-review-crdong233
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper/tree/main/skills/research-writing-skill-main/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper --skill literature-review-crdong233

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The literature-review skill helps researchers streamline the entire process of creating a literature review by guiding efficient searching, organizing sources, and synthesizing findings into a cohesive narrative.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided search and vetting: Suggests keywords and queries, fetches results from multiple databases, and verifies sources to ensure credibility.
  • Structured synthesis: Organizes literature into thematic categories and generates a draft outline with integrated citations.
  • Citation-ready outputs: Produces BibTeX/APA/MLA/Chicago formats and export options to accelerate manuscript preparation.
  • Use Case: A team preparing a systematic literature review on AI ethics can search, filter by year, categorize papers, and draft a synthesis with references.

Quick Start

Ask me to search for literature on your topic and generate a structured literature map with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate literature search and synthesis for a research paper?

To automate literature search and synthesis, use this skill to guide efficient searching, fetch results from multiple databases, verify sources for credibility, and generate a structured draft outline with integrated citations.

What's the best way to organize literature into thematic categories for a systematic review?

Organizing literature into thematic categories is handled by the skill's structured synthesis feature, which groups sources by theme and generates a cohesive narrative draft outline to accelerate manuscript preparation.

Can I generate citations in BibTeX, APA, MLA, and Chicago formats from parsed PDFs?

Yes, you can generate citations in BibTeX, APA, MLA, and Chicago formats. The skill produces citation-ready outputs from parsed PDFs to accelerate manuscript preparation across various academic disciplines.

How does source verification work when fetching literature from multiple databases?

Source verification works by fetching results from multiple databases using search scripts and applying strict verification checks to ensure source credibility before organizing the literature into thematic categories.

Do I need to provide my own keywords for searching academic literature?

You do not need to provide your own keywords. The skill suggests keywords and queries during the guided search phase to streamline the literature review planning process before fetching database results.