literature-review

Conduct systematic literature reviews with multi-database search, screening, synthesis, and DOI verification.

21|2|Updated Dec 8, 2025
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/silverstein/claude-scientific-skills-desktop/tree/main/corpus/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/silverstein/claude-scientific-skills-desktop --skill literature-review-silverstein

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?

It helps you conduct rigorous literature reviews by coordinating multi-database searching, screening, synthesis, and citation verification so your review is reproducible and submission-ready.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic review workflow guidance: Defines scoping (e.g., PICO), search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and screening phases from title through full text.
  • Multi-database search and aggregation: Supports structured search across biomedical and general scientific sources (e.g., PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv/medRxiv, Semantic Scholar) and mandates export and aggregation steps.
  • Citation verification and professional output: Verifies DOIs, formats citations in common styles (APA, Nature, Vancouver, etc.), and generates a publication-ready markdown and PDF workflow.
  • Use Cases: Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, meta-analyses, meta-synthesis, and comprehensive research synthesis across biomedical, scientific, and technical topics.

Quick Start

Tell the AI to draft a systematic literature review for your topic, including a PRISMA-style search log, deduplication and screening plan, thematic synthesis outline, and a checklist that runs DOI verification and produces a PDF-ready document.

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 with PRISMA search logs and DOI verification?

A systematic literature review using PRISMA guidelines requires defining PICO scoping, executing multi-database searches, screening with inclusion criteria, and verifying DOIs. This workflow automates that process, enforcing reproducibility by documenting search strings and dates before generating a publication-ready PDF.

Can I generate a meta-analysis search strategy across PubMed, arXiv, and bioRxiv?

Yes, you can structure a meta-analysis search strategy across PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar. The workflow coordinates multi-database aggregation, deduplication, and thematic synthesis, ensuring all search strings and dates are logged to satisfy reproducibility requirements for biomedical and scientific topics.

What is the best way to format research synthesis citations in APA or Vancouver style?

The best way to format research synthesis citations in APA, Nature, or Vancouver style is to use an automated verification workflow. The process validates DOIs against source databases and applies your chosen citation style during final formatting, producing a professional markdown and PDF document.

Do I need pandoc and xelatex installed to generate a PDF from my scoping review markdown?

Yes, you need pandoc and xelatex installed locally to generate a PDF from your scoping review markdown. These dependencies handle the document conversion and typesetting required to produce the final publication-ready output from the synthesized thematic review data.

Does automated citation verification work for technical and scientific research synthesis?

Automated citation verification works for technical and scientific research synthesis by checking DOIs against source records. The workflow enforces strict inclusion and exclusion criteria during title and full-text screening, ensuring only validated references are formatted into the final markdown or PDF output.

Why does my thematic synthesis require documented search strings and dates?

Your thematic synthesis requires documented search strings and dates to satisfy reproducibility standards for systematic reviews. By logging exact search queries across databases like PubMed and Semantic Scholar, the workflow ensures other researchers can replicate your screening and inclusion process accurately.