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literature-review

Retrieve, verify, and synthesize scientific literature from Crossref, OpenAlex, and PubMed.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#literature review#academic research#scientific synthesis#citations verification#science research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/guanxiaol/open-science --skill literature-review-guanxiaol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/guanxiaol/open-science/tree/main/runtime/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guanxiaol/open-science --skill literature-review-guanxiaol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of finding, verifying, and synthesizing scientific literature, ensuring accurate and reliable research outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Search: Search and retrieve scientific papers from various databases.
  • Verification: Check for the existence and validity of citations.
  • Synthesis: Provide a synthesized summary of the retrieved literature.
  • Use Case: If you need a comprehensive review of all studies on a particular topic, this Skill can help you compile a detailed analysis in a structured format.

Quick Start

Run the 'literature-review' skill with your research topic as input, e.g., 'review "effect of climate change on coastal erosion".'

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 comprehensive literature review using scientific databases?▼

To conduct a comprehensive literature review, this Skill retrieves and synthesizes scientific papers from Crossref, OpenAlex, and PubMed databases. It verifies citation validity and provides a structured summary of the retrieved literature for your research topic.

What is the best way to verify scientific citations during academic research?▼

Verifying scientific citations requires checking the existence and validity of references against reliable databases. This Skill automates citation verification by querying Crossref, OpenAlex, and PubMed to ensure accurate and reliable research outcomes.

How do I synthesize academic research papers on a specific topic?▼

Synthesizing academic research papers involves retrieving relevant studies and compiling a detailed analysis. This Skill provides a structured synthesized summary of retrieved literature, helping you understand a topic's body of literature comprehensively.

Can I search PubMed and OpenAlex simultaneously for a literature search?▼

Yes, you can search PubMed and OpenAlex simultaneously. This Skill requires access to Crossref, OpenAlex, and PubMed databases to retrieve scientific papers, enabling a unified literature search and verification workflow.

Do I need database access to retrieve scientific literature for a research workflow?▼

You need access to Crossref, OpenAlex, and PubMed databases to retrieve and verify scientific literature. This Skill depends on these external databases to conduct comprehensive literature reviews and ensure accurate research outcomes.

What are the limitations of automated scientific synthesis for academic research?▼

Automated scientific synthesis is limited to retrieving, verifying, and summarizing literature from Crossref, OpenAlex, and PubMed. It provides a structured summary but requires your research topic as input to initiate the comprehensive review process.

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