literature-review

Summarize academic PDFs and identify research gaps for literature reviews.

1|Updated Apr 19, 2026

Search Tags:#summarization #research #academic #bibliography #literature review #citation

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npx skills add https://github.com/koach08/claude-code-skills --skill literature-review-koach08

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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/koach08/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/academic/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/koach08/claude-code-skills --skill literature-review-koach08

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the time-consuming nature of academic research by automating the summarization of papers, identification of research gaps, and drafting of literature review sections.

Core Features & Use Cases

Individual Paper Summarization: Extracts key research objectives, methods, findings, and limitations from academic PDFs.
Annotated Bibliography: Generates structured, concise annotations for multiple research papers.
Gap Analysis: Synthesizes multiple sources to identify existing research gaps and methodological challenges.
Use Case: When starting a new research project, use this skill to process a folder of relevant PDFs to quickly identify where your study fits into the current academic landscape.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to summarize the academic paper located at path/to/your/paper.pdf and identify potential research gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I summarize academic research papers and identify knowledge gaps?▼

To summarize academic papers and identify knowledge gaps, you can process PDFs to extract research objectives, methods, findings, and limitations, then synthesize multiple sources to map the academic landscape.

How do I create an annotated bibliography from multiple PDFs?▼

Creating an annotated bibliography from multiple PDFs involves reading each document and generating structured, concise annotations that summarize the research while maintaining strict adherence to academic citation standards.

Can I use a literature review skill to analyze PDF content for research synthesis?▼

Yes, you can analyze PDF content for research synthesis by having the skill read the documents, extract key findings, and draft literature review sections to identify methodological challenges and research gaps.

What is the best way to find research gaps for a new academic project?▼

The best way to find research gaps for a new academic project is to synthesize multiple scholarly sources, analyzing their limitations and methodological challenges to pinpoint where your study fits into the current landscape.

Does this approach maintain academic citation standards when summarizing scholarly articles?▼

Yes, summarizing scholarly articles with this approach maintains strict adherence to academic citation standards, ensuring that extracted research objectives and findings are properly attributed in the synthesized literature review.