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literature-review

Automate systematic literature reviews with multi-database search and markdown or PDF outputs.

Updated May 17, 2026
Search Tags:#document generation#systematic review#literature review#research synthesis#database search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill literature-review-galeep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place/tree/main/plugins/sci-scientific-communication/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill literature-review-galeep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires parallel-cli, gget, bioservices, datacommons-client, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of conducting systematic literature reviews, including searching multiple databases, synthesizing findings, and generating professional outputs like markdown documents and PDFs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Database Search: Integrates with various databases for comprehensive literature searches.
  • Data Synthesis and Analysis: Organizes and analyzes results thematically, identifying patterns and knowledge gaps.
  • Professional Output Generation: Creates formatted markdown documents and PDFs with verified citations.
  • Use Case: A researcher looking to conduct a systematic review of recent studies on CRISPR gene editing for sickle cell disease can use this Skill to streamline the process.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to start a new review with the following command: litreview new "Sickle cell disease gene therapy" -o review.md

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

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

You can conduct a systematic literature review by running the `litreview new` command with your research query, which automates multi-database search, synthesis, and document generation.

What is the best way to synthesize research findings into a formatted document?▼

Automated research synthesis tools organize and analyze results thematically, identifying patterns and knowledge gaps to generate formatted markdown documents and PDFs with verified citations.

Can I generate a PDF output from my academic research synthesis?▼

Yes, the process creates professional PDF outputs alongside markdown documents, embedding your synthesized research findings and verified citations for academic use.

Does this systematic review automation work with web search and text analysis?▼

Yes, the automated systematic review process requires web search and text analysis capabilities to query multiple literature databases and synthesize the returned findings.

Do I need parallel-cli to conduct multi-database literature searches?▼

Yes, parallel-cli is a required dependency to execute the multi-database search and data synthesis processes needed for comprehensive systematic literature reviews.

When should I not use automated document generation for a research synthesis project?▼

Avoid automated document generation for research synthesis when your project requires manual subjective screening or lacks internet access, as the process depends on web search and database integration.

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