literature-review

Automate systematic literature reviews with multi-database search and document generation.

3|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace --skill literature-review-ramanebrahimi
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/agentic-research/skills/scientific-skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace --skill literature-review-ramanebrahimi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gget, bioservices, datacommons-client, pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of conducting systematic literature reviews, saving significant time and reducing the risk of errors through automated searches, data extraction, and document generation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Database Search: Access multiple academic databases and repositories for comprehensive coverage.
  • Automated Data Extraction: Extract key information from studies for analysis.
  • Quality Assessment: Apply standardized quality assessment tools for study selection.
  • Document Generation: Generate professional documents in markdown and PDF formats with citations.
  • Use Case: Suppose you need to review recent research on a specific topic. Use this Skill to search across PubMed, arXiv, and Semantic Scholar, extract relevant data, assess study quality, and compile a professional literature review document.

Quick Start

Run the following command to initiate a literature review: `python scripts/literature_review.py "Your research topic" -o output.md

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?

You can automate a systematic literature review by running a Python script that queries multiple scientific databases, extracts key information, and generates a professional output document. This workflow integrates database access, data processing, and document generation to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Can I extract data from PubMed and arXiv to generate a markdown literature review?

Yes, you can extract data from PubMed and arXiv to generate a markdown literature review. The process integrates with these scientific databases to search studies, extract relevant data, and compile the findings into professional markdown and PDF formats with citations.

What's the best way to assess study quality during an academic research data extraction process?

The best way to assess study quality during academic research data extraction is to apply standardized quality assessment tools for study selection. This automated process evaluates extracted information from scientific databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency in your literature review workflow.

Do I need Python and scientific libraries to conduct an automated literature review?

Yes, you need Python and scientific libraries like pandas, numpy, and scikit-learn to conduct an automated literature review. These dependencies are required for programmatic database access, data processing, quality assessment, and subsequent document generation.

How does automated document generation work for systematic reviews?

Automated document generation for systematic reviews works by compiling extracted data and quality assessments into formatted files. The process takes key information from searched studies and outputs professional markdown and PDF documents complete with citations.

What are the limitations of using automated scripts for academic research literature reviews?

Limitations of using automated scripts for academic research literature reviews include relying entirely on programmatic database access and data processing accuracy. The process requires Python expertise and specific scientific dependencies to function correctly without manual intervention.