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literature-review

Retrieve, screen, and synthesize scientific publications across multiple databases.

Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#literature review#academic research#meta-analysis#citation verification#research synthesis#systematic search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge --skill literature-review-imad-oute
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge/tree/main/OpenSource-Projects/claude-scientific-skills/scientific-skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge --skill literature-review-imad-oute

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires search_databases.py, verify_citations.py, generate_pdf.py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and academics often face challenges in conducting comprehensive and structured literature reviews, which hinder the synthesis of existing knowledge efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Search Automation: Integrates with multiple scientific databases to perform keyword-based and advanced searches.
  • Structured Screening & Selection: Organizes deduplication, title, abstract, and full-text screening with documented exclusion reasons.
  • Citation Verification & Formatting: Validates all references with external APIs and formats citations in various academic styles.
  • Use Case: A researcher aims to identify all recent publications on CRISPR gene editing, verify DOI accuracy, and compile a professionally formatted PDF review for publication submission.

Quick Start

Initiate a literature review by specifying your search topics, then systematically process results and verify references to generate a final document.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a systematic literature search across multiple scientific databases?▼

Automating a systematic literature search involves querying multiple scientific databases using specified keywords, then systematically processing the results for deduplication and screening. This skill integrates database querying to streamline scientific publication retrieval.

How can I verify citation accuracy and format references for an academic research paper?▼

Citation verification validates references against external APIs to ensure DOI accuracy and metadata integrity. After verification, citations can be automatically formatted in various academic styles to meet publication standards.

What is the best way to organize title, abstract, and full-text screening for a meta-analysis?▼

Organizing screening for a meta-analysis requires structuring the title, abstract, and full-text review phases while documenting exclusion reasons. This ensures a transparent, systematic selection process for research synthesis.

Can I generate a professionally formatted PDF report from my research synthesis results?▼

Generating a formatted PDF report from research synthesis results is supported through document formatting scripts. This allows you to compile screened publications and verified references into a final document for publication submission.

Do I need Python scripts to perform deduplication and reference management for a literature review?▼

Using Python scripts is required to execute database querying, deduplication, and document formatting tasks. These scripts facilitate the systematic retrieval and processing of scientific publications.

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