literature-review

Coordinate multi-database literature searches and generate publication-ready Markdown or PDF reviews.

1|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/m0at/claudemd --skill literature-review-m0at
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/m0at/claudemd/tree/main/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/m0at/claudemd --skill literature-review-m0at

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Conducts rigorous, reproducible literature reviews by coordinating multi-database searches, screening workflows, citation verification, and professional outputs for publications or reports.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-database search across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, and more.
  • Automatic citation verification and formatting in APA, Nature, Vancouver, and other styles.
  • PRISMA-guided screening, data extraction templates, and thematic synthesis support.
  • Export of outputs in markdown and PDF with publication-ready formatting.
  • Integration with other scientific skills for data retrieval, analysis, and visualization.

Quick Start

Run a reproducible literature search and generate a formatted review report for your topic.

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?

To conduct a systematic literature review, this skill coordinates reproducible searches across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar, followed by deduplication, PRISMA-guided screening, and citation verification.

Can I generate PRISMA flow diagrams and reports for a scoping review?

Yes, PRISMA-guided screening workflows are supported for scoping reviews and meta-analyses, generating publication-ready Markdown and PDF outputs formatted with verified citations.

How do I automate citation verification and formatting in Vancouver or APA style?

Citation verification and formatting in Vancouver, APA, and Nature styles is automated via dedicated scripts that cross-check extracted references against source databases before generating publication-ready outputs.

Does this literature review tool support Semantic Scholar and PubMed for meta-analyses?

Yes, it supports comprehensive searches across Semantic Scholar and PubMed for meta-analyses, enforcing reproducible search strategies and thematic data extraction to produce structured publication outputs.

What is the best way to export publication-ready markdown from biomedical search results?

The best way to export publication-ready Markdown from biomedical search results is to apply automated deduplication, PRISMA screening workflows, and citation verification scripts to generate formatted Markdown and PDF documents.

Why does citation verification fail during a systematic review?

Citation verification during a systematic review may fail if requests cannot access source databases or if extracted reference metadata is incomplete, preventing dedicated verification scripts from cross-checking the publication output.