literature-review

Automates systematic literature reviews across multiple scientific databases and generates markdown or PDF reports.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill literature-review-yezez9
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill literature-review-yezez9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, 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 rigor, reproducibility, and professional output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Search: Integrates with multiple academic databases (PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.) to perform comprehensive searches.
  • Data Extraction & Synthesis: Extracts key information from studies and synthesizes findings thematically.
  • Citation Verification: Verifies all citations for accuracy using DOIs and external APIs.
  • Professional Output: Generates high-quality 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, filter, synthesize, and cite all relevant studies efficiently.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to conduct a systematic search on 'CRISPR and sickle cell disease' across PubMed and bioRxiv, then generate a markdown 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 automate a systematic literature review across multiple scientific databases?

You can automate a systematic literature review by using a skill that integrates with databases like PubMed and arXiv to handle search strategy, data extraction, and thematic synthesis. This process yields professional markdown and PDF reports.

Can I verify citation accuracy and manage DOIs for academic search results?

Yes, citation verification is handled automatically by checking citations for accuracy using DOIs and external APIs. This ensures your academic search results are correctly cited before generating the final document.

What is the best way to synthesize scientific literature thematically for a grant proposal?

The best way to synthesize scientific literature is to use an automated tool that extracts key information from studies and synthesizes findings thematically. This efficiently generates a rigorous review section for your grant proposal.

Does this systematic review skill support customizable citation styles in PDF format?

Yes, the systematic review skill generates high-quality markdown documents and PDFs with customizable citation styles. It ensures professional output tailored to your specific formatting requirements.

Do I need the requests library to conduct multi-database searching and data extraction?

Yes, you need the requests library installed as a dependency to enable multi-database searching and data extraction. This environment setup allows the skill to communicate with external academic APIs.