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literature-review

Search literature databases, synthesize themes, and generate a Markdown review.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Search Tags:#citations#references#meta-analysis#systematic-review#literature-search#thematic-synthesis#academic-databases
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tnemo65/template --skill literature-review-tnemo65
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/Tnemo65/template/tree/main/.cursor/skills/13-research-ideation/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tnemo65/template --skill literature-review-tnemo65

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematically identify, synthesize, and cite scholarly literature across multiple databases to produce a polished literature-review document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search across Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed via APIs to collect papers and metadata.
  • Thematically synthesize findings, identify gaps, and structure a Related Work section with verified citations.
  • Produce a professionally formatted Markdown manuscript with references suitable for publication or draft.

Quick Start

Provide a research question and keywords, then run the skill to generate a formatted literature-review draft with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I systematically search academic databases for a literature review?▼

A systematic literature review identifies relevant scholarly works across multiple databases and extracts key metadata. It applies thematic synthesis to retrieved works to identify research gaps and structure a related work section with verified citations.

Can I generate a literature review with verified citations from arXiv and PubMed?▼

To generate a literature review draft, provide a research question and keywords. The skill searches Semantic Scholar, arXiv, and PubMed via APIs, applies thematic synthesis, and outputs a formatted Markdown document with verified citations.

Do I need API access to Semantic Scholar for thematic synthesis of scholarly works?▼

Yes, API access to Semantic Scholar, arXiv, and PubMed is required. The skill relies on these external API connections to systematically search databases, retrieve metadata, and apply thematic synthesis across the collected scholarly works.

What is the best way to structure a related work section for a systematic review?▼

A systematic literature review identifies relevant scholarly works across multiple databases and extracts key metadata. It applies thematic synthesis to retrieved works to identify research gaps and structure a related work section with verified citations.

What format is the final systematic literature review document output in?▼

To generate a literature review draft, provide a research question and keywords. The skill searches Semantic Scholar, arXiv, and PubMed via APIs, applies thematic synthesis, and outputs a formatted Markdown document with verified citations.

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