literature-review

Automate systematic literature reviews across multiple databases with verified citations.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DieStok/ridder_lab_retreat_ai_hackathon_2026 --skill literature-review-diestok
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/DieStok/ridder_lab_retreat_ai_hackathon_2026/tree/main/.agents/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DieStok/ridder_lab_retreat_ai_hackathon_2026 --skill literature-review-diestok

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Systematically identifies, aggregates, and synthesizes literature across multiple databases (PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.) to support rigorous reviews with professionally formatted outputs and verified citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search (PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar) to scope topics quickly.
  • Deduplication, screening, data extraction, and quality assessment following established workflows (PRISMA-like).
  • Output generation in Markdown and PDF with citation verification for publication-ready deliverables.
  • Use Case: A researcher conducts a topic review across domains and produces a manuscript-ready literature review with PRISMA flow and theme-based synthesis.

Quick Start

Run the literature-review workflow end-to-end on a topic of interest to generate a structured review document with verified citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

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How do I automate a systematic literature review across multiple databases?

A systematic literature review is automated by searching PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar, then applying deduplication, screening, data extraction, and quality assessment to synthesize verified citations.

Can I generate a PRISMA flow diagram and publication-ready PDF for my meta-analysis?

Yes, publication-ready Markdown and PDF outputs with PRISMA-like flow diagrams are generated for meta-analyses, applying deduplication and screening to produce verified citation deliverables.

What is the best way to perform research synthesis across biomedical and scientific domains?

Research synthesis across biomedical and scientific domains is best performed by aggregating literature across multiple databases, extracting data, and applying quality assessment to produce structured theme-based synthesis with verified citations.

Does this systematic review workflow handle citation verification for scoping reviews?

Yes, citation verification is supported for scoping reviews. The workflow synthesizes findings from multi-database searches and generates publication-ready Markdown and PDF outputs with verified citations.

Do I need the requests library to run multi-database searches for research synthesis?

Yes, the requests library is required to run multi-database searches for research synthesis. This dependency enables the automated retrieval of literature records from PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar.