literature-review

Coordinate multi-database literature searches and generate citation-verified review documents in Markdown and PDF.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill literature-review-hayktarkhanyan
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research/tree/main/.claude/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill literature-review-hayktarkhanyan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Conducting systematic literature reviews across multiple databases is time-consuming, repetitive, and prone to missed sources; this skill orchestrates database searches, screening workflows, citation verification, and professional outputs to deliver comprehensive reviews with reproducible methods.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search and intake from PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, and more
  • Systematic screening workflow (title/abstract/full-text) with documentation of exclusions
  • Automated citation verification and publication-ready formatting across styles (APA, Nature, Vancouver, etc.)
  • Generates professional Markdown and PDF outputs suitable for publication or theses
  • Integrates with other scientific skills for data extraction, analysis, and figure preparation

Quick Start

Initiate a literature review by specifying a topic and let the system search databases, synthesize findings, and generate a formatted report

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 automate a systematic literature review across multiple databases?

Automate a systematic literature review by coordinating multi-database searches across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar to produce a citation-verified document. The workflow handles deduplication, screening, and PRISMA-like reporting.

Can I generate a PRISMA flow diagram for my meta-analysis?

Yes, you can generate PRISMA-like reporting for meta-analyses and scoping reviews. The workflow documents exclusions during title, abstract, and full-text screening to ensure reproducible systematic review methods.

Does this workflow support citation verification in Vancouver and APA styles?

Yes, citation verification supports publication-ready formatting across multiple styles including APA, Nature, and Vancouver. It formats outputs into professional Markdown and PDF documents suitable for theses and publication.

What's the best way to deduplicate search results from PubMed and bioRxiv?

The best way to deduplicate results from PubMed and bioRxiv is using an orchestrated multi-database intake workflow. It consolidates records and applies a systematic screening process to remove duplicate entries before synthesis.

Do I need the requests library to run multi-database literature searches?

Yes, the requests library is required as a dependency to execute multi-database literature searches. It facilitates the API calls needed to retrieve records from PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar.