literature-review

Orchestrate multi-database literature searches, deduplication, screening, and PRISMA-compliant synthesis.

4|1|Updated Jun 18, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/HolobiomicsLab/Toolomics --skill literature-review-holobiomicslab
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/HolobiomicsLab/Toolomics/tree/main/mcp_host/skills/scientific-skills/scientific-skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HolobiomicsLab/Toolomics --skill literature-review-holobiomicslab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines end-to-end literature reviews by coordinating multi-database searches, de-duplication, study screening, data extraction, and evidence synthesis to produce transparent, reproducible outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search across PubMed, bioRxiv, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex for comprehensive coverage
  • Systematic screening workflows with deduplication and PRISMA-compliant reporting
  • Automated citation verification and formatting for APA, Nature, Vancouver styles
  • Use Case: Researchers produce a reproducible literature review with markdown and PDF deliverables
  • Use Case: Rapid scoping reviews to map research landscapes and gaps

Quick Start

Provide a complete literature review workflow from search to synthesis in Markdown.

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 do a systematic literature review across multiple databases?

A systematic literature review across multiple databases is streamlined by orchestrating multi-database queries, deduplication, screening, and synthesis. This workflow searches PubMed, bioRxiv, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex to produce transparent, reproducible outputs.

How do I generate a PRISMA-compliant report for evidence synthesis?

To generate a PRISMA-compliant report for evidence synthesis, the workflow automates systematic screening pipelines and tracks study selection phases. This ensures transparent reporting standards are met for your synthesized research outputs.

Can I use this for biomedical and technical scoping reviews?

Yes, you can use this for biomedical and technical scoping reviews. It applies rigorous search strategies and evidence synthesis across biomedical, life sciences, and technical topics to map research landscapes and identify gaps.

How do I verify citations and format them into APA or Vancouver styles?

Citation verification and formatting into APA, Nature, or Vancouver styles is handled automatically during the data extraction phase. The system validates references to ensure accurate formatting before generating final Markdown and PDF documents.

What is the best way to extract data and format a literature review into PDF?

The best way to extract data and format a literature review into PDF is through an end-to-end workflow that manages data extraction, quality assessment, and citation verification. It outputs final synthesized deliverables in both Markdown and PDF formats.