literature-review

Searches, screens, synthesizes academic evidence from multiple databases into thematic reports.

74|5|Updated Dec 10, 2025

Search Tags:#systematic review #literature review #prisma #academic search #meta-analysis #citation verification #research synthesis

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npx skills add https://github.com/dralkh/seerai --skill literature-review-dralkh

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/dralkh/seerai/tree/main/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dralkh/seerai --skill literature-review-dralkh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, python-dotenv, pandoc, xelatex, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers turn a broad topic into a rigorous, reproducible literature review without losing track of search strategy, screening decisions, citation accuracy, or final presentation quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

Searches across multiple academic databases and preprint sources to build a comprehensive evidence set.
Deduplicates, screens, extracts, and synthesizes studies into thematic findings rather than simple paper summaries.
Verifies citations, formats references in multiple styles, and generates polished markdown and PDF outputs for publication or thesis work.
Example: Use it to produce a PRISMA-ready systematic review on a biomedical question, complete with verified references and a professional review template.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to search for relevant studies on my topic, organize them into themes, and draft a reproducible review outline.

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 review with reproducible search strategies and PRISMA-style reporting?▼

A systematic review requires searching multiple academic databases, deduplicating results, verifying citations, and synthesizing thematic findings. This Skill automates the workflow and generates PRISMA-style reports with verified references in markdown or PDF formats.

What is the best way to verify DOIs and format academic citations for a meta-analysis?▼

DOI verification and citation formatting for a meta-analysis involve cross-checking references against source databases. This Skill extracts studies, verifies citations, formats references in multiple styles, and produces reproducible outputs for publication.

Can I use pandoc and xelatex to generate PDF outputs for my literature review?▼

Yes, pandoc and xelatex are required dependencies for generating polished PDF outputs from your literature review. The Skill converts thematic synthesis and PRISMA-style documentation into professional markdown and PDF documents.

How do I deduplicate and screen academic search results across multiple databases?▼

Deduplication and screening across multiple academic databases involve filtering overlapping records and extracting relevant studies. This Skill processes a comprehensive evidence set, deduplicates entries, and screens studies into thematic findings.

Does this literature review tool support scoping reviews and research synthesis for technical topics?▼

Yes, this Skill applies to systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and research synthesis across biomedical, scientific, and technical topics. It transforms broad topics into rigorous, reproducible reviews with thematic synthesis.

What are the limitations of automating thematic synthesis for academic evidence?▼

While the Skill automates searching, deduplication, and PRISMA-style reporting, thematic synthesis still requires defining reproducible search strategies. Users must input a broad topic and guide the screening decisions to ensure accurate research synthesis.