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literature-review

Search multiple databases and synthesize literature into markdown reports and PDFs.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#prisma#pdf-generation#literature-review#systematic-review#citation-verification#literature-search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study --skill literature-review-gongxliang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study/tree/main/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-scientific-writer/claude-scientific-writer/2f80d2aed0e6/.claude/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GongXLiang/plot-study --skill literature-review-gongxliang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Conduct comprehensive, systematic literature reviews across biomedical, scientific, and technical domains by querying multiple databases (PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.), synthesizing findings, and ensuring all citations are verified and formatted for professional output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic search across multiple databases to build exhaustive evidence bases.
  • Thematic synthesis and documentation resulting in professional Markdown reports and PDFs with verified citations in APA, Nature, Vancouver, etc.
  • Citation verification and formatting to ensure accuracy for publication or grant reporting.

Quick Start

Create a research brief by running a multi-database search on a chosen topic and generate a professional markdown report and a publication-ready PDF with verified citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a systematic literature review across multiple databases like PubMed and arXiv?▼

A systematic literature review queries databases like PubMed and arXiv, screens studies, extracts data, and synthesizes findings into a unified markdown report and publication-ready PDF with verified citations.

What is the best way to format research citations in APA, Nature, or Vancouver styles for publication?▼

Formatting research citations in APA, Nature, or Vancouver styles requires a citation verification process that ensures accuracy for publication or grant reporting, producing professionally formatted references.

Do I need pandoc and xelatex installed to produce a publication-ready PDF from a markdown report?▼

Yes, pandoc and xelatex are required dependencies to convert your unified markdown report into a publication-ready PDF, ensuring proper document rendering and professional formatting.

Can I automate thematic synthesis and documentation for biomedical and scientific literature?▼

Yes, automating thematic synthesis and documentation for biomedical and scientific literature involves applying systematic search strategies across multiple databases to build an exhaustive, synthesized evidence base.

How does multi-database literature search handle evidence synthesis for technical domains?▼

Multi-database literature search handles evidence synthesis by querying platforms like Semantic Scholar and bioRxiv, extracting data, and thematically synthesizing findings to answer technical research questions.

What are the limitations of automated citation verification for systematic reviews?▼

Automated citation verification for systematic reviews may face limitations with non-standardized source metadata, requiring manual screening to ensure rigorous documentation and formatting accuracy.

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