literature-review

Conduct systematic literature reviews across academic databases and generate markdown or PDF documents.

Updated Jan 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robinbarvaag/poynt --skill literature-review-robinbarvaag
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/robinbarvaag/poynt/tree/main/.github/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robinbarvaag/poynt --skill literature-review-robinbarvaag

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 verification, and professional output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Search: Integrates with multiple academic databases (PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.) for thorough literature searches.
  • Citation Verification: Automatically verifies all DOIs and citation details for accuracy.
  • Professional Output: Generates well-formatted Markdown documents and PDFs with customizable citation styles.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to write the literature review section for a grant proposal on CRISPR gene editing for sickle cell disease. This Skill will help them find, synthesize, and cite all relevant studies systematically.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to conduct a systematic review on the topic of CRISPR gene editing for sickle cell disease, outputting the results in APA format.

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 a systematic literature review by using integrated search skills across databases like PubMed, arXiv, and Semantic Scholar. This handles data extraction, quality assessment, thematic synthesis, and citation verification to output professional markdown and PDF documents.

Can I generate a literature review PDF with pandoc and xelatex?

Yes, you can generate a literature review PDF using pandoc and xelatex. The process requires these external tools alongside Python packages like requests for data processing to produce professional documents with customizable citation styles.

How do I verify citations and DOIs during research synthesis?

Verify citations and DOIs during research synthesis through automated verification features. This ensures all citation details are checked systematically for accuracy before generating the final markdown or PDF output.

What is the best way to extract data for a systematic review from academic papers?

The best way to extract data for a systematic review is automating the process with integrated search skills. This handles data extraction, quality assessment, and thematic synthesis directly from multiple academic databases to ensure thorough coverage.

Do I need Python packages installed to conduct an academic writing literature review?

Yes, you need Python packages like requests installed to conduct an academic writing literature review. These dependencies manage data processing and API integration with academic databases for comprehensive research synthesis.

Are there limitations when using automated citation management for systematic reviews?

Limitations of automated citation management include relying on external tools like pandoc for PDF generation and Python packages for data processing. Database coverage is constrained to integrated academic sources like PubMed, arXiv, and Semantic Scholar.