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literature-review

Query academic APIs and compile deduplicated paper metadata for literature reviews.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#citations#literature-review#multisource-search#academic-papers#doi-deduplication#abstract-reconstruction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dzackgarza/ai --skill literature-review-dzackgarza
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/dzackgarza/ai/tree/main/opencode/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dzackgarza/ai --skill literature-review-dzackgarza

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Quickly locate and synthesize relevant academic papers from Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref, and PubMed to support rigorous literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multisource Search: Query Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref, and PubMed to ensure broad coverage.
  • DOI Deduplication & Abstract Reconstruction: Deduplicate results by DOI and reconstruct abstracts for consistent summaries.
  • Thematic Synthesis & Citations: Group results by theme and draft review sections with citation-ready metadata.

Quick Start

Ask it to fetch the top five papers on your topic and generate a brief, thematically organized literature review.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate searching academic papers across multiple databases for a literature review?▼

Automate literature reviews by querying Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref, and PubMed simultaneously to compile relevant academic papers and ensure broad coverage across multiple sources.

What's the best way to deduplicate academic papers by DOI when compiling citations?▼

Deduplicate academic papers by DOI automatically during the multisource search process, removing duplicate entries and reconstructing abstracts to ensure consistent, citation-ready metadata across compiled results.

Can I generate a thematically organized literature review using search results from PubMed and OpenAlex?▼

Generate a thematically organized literature review by grouping results from PubMed and OpenAlex into structured themes, assembling consistent output fields including id, doi, title, year, authors, abstract, venue, and source.

Do I need an API key to search Crossref and Semantic Scholar for academic papers?▼

API keys are optional when searching Crossref and Semantic Scholar for academic papers, allowing standard querying without mandatory authentication while supporting optional API key usage for enhanced access.

How does abstract reconstruction work when compiling academic papers from multiple sources?▼

Abstract reconstruction fills missing summary fields when compiling academic papers from multiple sources, applying deduplication by DOI and ensuring consistent output fields suitable for downstream drafting of literature reviews.

What limitations exist when fetching academic papers across four databases for literature reviews?▼

Limitations when fetching academic papers include dependency on external API availability across Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref, and PubMed, requiring the requests library and relying on DOI deduplication for accurate result compilation.

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