literature-review

Consolidate literature from multiple databases into structured Markdown and PDF reviews.

2|Updated Oct 29, 2025

Search Tags:#multi-database #meta-analysis #literature #literature-review #systematic-review #citation-verification #research-synthesis

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npx skills add https://github.com/shanelindsay/agentic-r --skill literature-review-shanelindsay

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/shanelindsay/agentic-r/tree/main/skills/scientific-thinking/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shanelindsay/agentic-r --skill literature-review-shanelindsay

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Consolidates literature into a structured, review-ready synthesis by orchestrating multi-database searches, deduplication, and rigorous screening.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-database search across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, and other sources
Thematic synthesis with citation verification and professional Markdown and PDF outputs
Use Case: A researcher needs a rigorous literature review and a ready-to-submit manuscript draft with properly formatted citations

Quick Start

Run a complete, structured literature review for a topic by performing multi-database searches, screening, data extraction, and generating a professional Markdown and PDF report.

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?▼

A systematic literature review across multiple databases is performed by orchestrating multi-database searches, deduplication, screening, data extraction, and quality assessment into a structured, review-ready synthesis.

What is the best way to consolidate biomedical literature for a meta-analysis?▼

To consolidate biomedical literature for a meta-analysis, apply multi-database searching across sources like PubMed and bioRxiv, deduplication, rigorous screening, and thematic synthesis with citation verification.

Can I generate a PDF manuscript draft with verified citations from arXiv searches?▼

Yes, you can generate a professional PDF manuscript draft with verified citations by consolidating arXiv search results through screening and data extraction into structured Markdown and PDF outputs.

Do I need pandoc and xelatex installed to export my research synthesis to PDF?▼

Yes, pandoc and xelatex are required dependencies to process the structured research synthesis and render the final professional PDF output from the Markdown manuscript draft.

How does deduplication work when searching Semantic Scholar and PubMed for a scoping review?▼

Deduplication during a scoping review works by identifying and removing overlapping records retrieved across Semantic Scholar, PubMed, and other databases before the rigorous screening phase begins.

What limitations exist when using automated multi-database searching for technical research syntheses?▼

Limitations in automated multi-database searching for technical research syntheses include the need for rigorous manual quality assessment and thematic synthesis to ensure accurate, review-ready outputs despite database search constraints.