literature-review

Search multiple scholarly databases and generate PRISMA-compliant Markdown and PDF outputs.

5|2|Updated Jan 22, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hyperbolic-c/auto-writing --skill literature-review-hyperbolic-c
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/hyperbolic-c/auto-writing/tree/main/claude-scientific-writer/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hyperbolic-c/auto-writing --skill literature-review-hyperbolic-c

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables rigorous, reproducible synthesis of scholarly evidence by integrating multiple databases and producing publish-ready outputs in Markdown and PDF with verified citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search: Seamlessly query PubMed, bioRxiv, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and other sources to assemble comprehensive evidence.
  • Systematic workflow support: Guides title/abstract screening, data extraction, quality assessment, and thematic synthesis following established guidelines (PRISMA/AMSTAR-2).
  • Output generation: Generates professionally formatted outputs in Markdown and PDF, with citation verification and template-driven reporting.

Quick Start

Start a new literature review by defining the topic, running a multi-database search, screening results, extracting key data, and exporting a formatted PDF using the included templates and scripts.

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 across multiple databases like PubMed and arXiv?

A systematic literature review across multiple databases like PubMed and arXiv requires cross-database search, title/abstract screening, and data extraction. This skill automates querying these sources and guides the entire synthesis workflow.

How does citation verification work during evidence synthesis?

Citation verification during evidence synthesis works by validating references against Crossref and OpenAlex metadata. This skill automatically retrieves and checks scholarly metadata to ensure all cited sources in your review are accurate.

How do I generate PRISMA-compliant documentation for a scoping review?

Generating PRISMA-compliant documentation for a scoping review involves structured reporting of search, screening, and extraction stages. This skill produces formatted Markdown and PDF outputs with template-driven reporting adhering to PRISMA guidelines.

Can I use pandoc to convert systematic review outputs into formatted PDFs?

You can use pandoc to convert systematic review outputs into formatted PDFs. This skill leverages pandoc-based workflows alongside included scripts and templates to generate publish-ready documents from your synthesized evidence.

Does this literature review tool support biomedical and technical domains?

This literature review tool supports biomedical and technical domains. It is designed for researchers conducting systematic, scoping, or meta-analytic reviews across scientific fields, integrating databases like bioRxiv and Semantic Scholar for comprehensive evidence.

What is the best way to perform quality assessment during a meta-analytic literature review?

The best way to perform quality assessment during a meta-analytic literature review is following established guidelines like AMSTAR-2. This skill guides structured quality assessment and thematic synthesis to ensure rigorous evidence evaluation.