literature-review

Plan, screen, and synthesize literature reviews with evidence tables and citation checks.

1|Updated Jul 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY --skill literature-review-halseyyang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY/tree/main/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY --skill literature-review-halseyyang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Conducting a rigorous literature review requires structured search strategies, explicit screening criteria, and defensible synthesis, which is difficult to do consistently without a defined process. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Review Workflow: Guides the full process from framing a research question (PICO, PCC, SPIDER) through search planning, screening, extraction, quality appraisal, and synthesis. - Evidence Tables and PRISMA-Style Screening: Provides extraction matrices, inclusion/exclusion criteria templates, and search logs for traceable reviews. - Citation Discipline: Enforces source-grounded claims, distinguishes evidence strength, and prevents invented citations or overstated findings. - Use Case: A regulatory affairs specialist needs a scoping review of clinical evidence requirements for software as a medical device across FDA, EU MDR, and NMPA jurisdictions, with an evidence table and gap analysis. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to conduct a literature review on your research question with a search strategy, screening criteria, evidence table, and synthesis of key findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

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How do I conduct a systematic literature review with AI?

Define a focused question using PICO, PCC, or SPIDER frames, then build query blocks from synonyms and controlled terms. Screen sources against explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria, extract evidence into a structured table, appraise quality, and synthesize findings thematically with full citations.

How to write a related work section for a research paper?

Organize cited works by theme, method, or chronology rather than listing them sequentially. Pair polished prose with a short table showing how each source supports your narrative, and highlight consensus, disagreement, and gaps your work addresses.

What is the difference between a scoping review and a systematic review?

A scoping review maps the breadth of evidence on a topic using PCC framing, while a systematic review answers a focused question with rigorous PRISMA-style screening. Do not claim a full systematic review unless the search and screening process actually supports it.

Which databases should I search for medical literature reviews?

Use PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar for medical topics, plus ClinicalTrials.gov and regulator pages like FDA and NMPA for regulatory evidence. Record each source, query, filters, and hit counts in a search log for traceability.

Can AI-generated literature reviews invent citations?

Yes, uncontrolled generation can fabricate DOIs, sample sizes, and findings. This workflow prevents that by requiring traceable sources, flagging abstract-only evidence, marking low-confidence claims, and distinguishing no evidence found from evidence of no effect.