literature-review

Automate systematic literature reviews across academic databases with Python scripts.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill literature-review-jimmc414
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-reference/kosmos-claude-scientific-writer/.claude/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill literature-review-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and time-consuming process of conducting systematic literature reviews, ensuring comprehensive coverage, accurate citation, and professional output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Search: Integrates with multiple academic databases (PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.) to perform thorough searches.
  • Data Extraction & Synthesis: Extracts key data from studies and synthesizes findings thematically.
  • Citation Verification: Ensures all citations are accurate and professionally formatted.
  • Professional Output: Generates high-quality markdown documents and PDFs in various citation styles.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to write the literature review section for a grant proposal on a new gene-editing technique. This Skill can find all relevant papers, extract key methodologies and findings, and compile a draft review with verified citations.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to conduct a systematic review on the efficacy of CRISPR for sickle cell disease, searching PubMed and bioRxiv.

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 academic databases?

Automate systematic literature reviews by using Python scripts to query multiple academic databases like PubMed and arXiv, extracting study data, and synthesizing findings thematically to ensure comprehensive coverage and reproducible research outputs.

What is the best way to extract data and verify citations for a research synthesis?

The best way to extract data and verify citations for research synthesis is to automate the workflow using scripts that query academic APIs. This ensures accurate citation management and professional formatting in markdown and PDF outputs.

Does this systematic review skill support searching PubMed and arXiv via APIs?

Yes, this skill supports searching PubMed and arXiv via external APIs. It integrates with multiple academic databases to automate search strategy development, data extraction, and thematic synthesis for comprehensive literature reviews.

How to generate a literature review PDF with verified citations using Python?

Generate a literature review PDF with verified citations by running Python scripts that use pandoc and xelatex dependencies. The process compiles extracted academic data into professional markdown documents and PDFs with accurate citation formatting.

Do I need pandoc and xelatex installed to generate systematic review PDFs?

Yes, you need pandoc and xelatex installed as dependencies to generate systematic review PDFs. These tools are required to convert markdown documents into high-quality PDF outputs with verified citations in various academic styles.

Can I use this skill to compile a literature review section for a grant proposal?

Yes, you can use this skill to compile a literature review section for a grant proposal. It automates finding relevant papers, extracting key methodologies and findings, and compiling a draft review with professionally verified citations.