literature-review

Automate systematic literature searches across PubMed, arXiv, and Semantic Scholar with DOI verification.

18|2|Updated Jan 10, 2026

Search Tags:#systematic review #literature review #academic writing #citation verification #research synthesis #database search

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npx skills add https://github.com/ZanderRuss/obsidian-claude --skill literature-review-zanderruss

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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/ZanderRuss/obsidian-claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZanderRuss/obsidian-claude --skill literature-review-zanderruss

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, etc.) to perform thorough literature searches.
Citation Verification: Automatically verifies all DOIs and citation details for accuracy.
Professional Output: Generates well-formatted markdown documents and PDFs in various citation styles (APA, Nature, Vancouver, etc.).
Use Case: A researcher needs to write the literature review section for a grant proposal. They can use this Skill to quickly gather, synthesize, and format all relevant studies on their topic, ensuring no key papers are missed and all citations are correct.

Quick Start

Use the literature-review skill to conduct a systematic search for papers on CRISPR gene editing in sickle cell disease published after 2020.

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 academic databases?▼

A systematic literature review is facilitated by automating search strategy development and result aggregation across academic databases like PubMed, arXiv, and Semantic Scholar into a comprehensive synthesis.

What is the best way to verify DOI accuracy for research synthesis citations?▼

The best way to verify DOI accuracy for citations is through automated DOI lookup, which checks all citation details during the research synthesis process to ensure references are completely correct.

Can I generate a literature review PDF with APA or Nature citation styles?▼

Yes, you can generate a literature review PDF and markdown document with support for various citation styles including APA, Nature, and Vancouver, ensuring professional academic output formatting.

Does the systematic literature search process require pandoc and xelatex dependencies?▼

The systematic literature search and PDF generation process requires the pandoc and xelatex dependencies, along with the requests library, to automate database queries and format final documents.

How do I format a grant proposal literature review section from database search results?▼

To format a grant proposal literature review, use this Skill to gather relevant studies from database searches, synthesize the findings, and automatically output professional markdown or PDF documents with verified citations.