literature-verifier

Verify literature references via DOI, URL, ISBN, and CNKI checks.

265|23|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill literature-verifier-yipng05-max
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-verifier
Source: https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills/tree/main/literature-verifier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill literature-verifier-yipng05-max

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you confirm whether a cited reference actually exists and whether its metadata (title, authors, venue, year, DOI/URL/ISBN) matches the real publication, preventing citation and hallucination errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reference authenticity verification: Validates citations for English and Chinese sources, including journal articles, conference papers, preprints, books/monographs, dissertations, government documents, and web articles.
  • Identifier-based checks: Verifies by DOI (CrossRef/DOI.org), URL (reachability + extracted metadata), title/author (CrossRef search), and ISBN (book catalog web search).
  • Chinese CNKI-first workflow: Uses CNKI direct search via Chrome MCP/Chrome CDP when available; otherwise performs a mandatory multi-query WebSearch procedure across CNKI/Wanfang/百度学术/Google Scholar and assigns an explicit verdict (including “Likely Fabricated” and “Metadata Error” for Chinese literature).
  • Hallucination pattern guidance: When verification fails, points you to English/Chinese hallucination pattern references to diagnose likely fabrication types.
  • Batch verification output: Produces a summary table across a list of references with verdicts and confidence.

Quick Start

Use the literature-verifier skill to check whether the following citation is real and if its DOI/metadata match: paste the full reference text and ask for a verified verdict for both existence and metadata accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-verifier

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a citation is real and detect fabricated references?

You can verify citation authenticity by cross-checking DOI resolution, title/author matches, URL reachability, and ISBN records against real publications. This detects metadata discrepancies and fabricated references.

How do I verify Chinese journal articles when CNKI direct access is unavailable?

To verify Chinese journal articles when CNKI direct access is unavailable, perform a mandatory multi-query WebSearch across CNKI, Wanfang, Baidu Scholar, and Google Scholar. This fallback assigns explicit verdicts including Likely Fabricated or Metadata Error.

Can I validate book references using ISBN and check DOI metadata simultaneously?

Yes, you can validate book references using ISBN-backed catalog web searches while simultaneously resolving DOI metadata via CrossRef and DOI.org APIs. This dual approach confirms both existence and metadata accuracy for monographs and journal articles.

What is citation hallucination and how does metadata cross-checking prevent it?

Citation hallucination occurs when fabricated references are generated with incorrect metadata. Metadata cross-checking prevents this by validating DOI, title, author, venue, and year against real publications, reporting explicit discrepancies and confidence levels for each source.

Does literature verification work for English and Chinese academic sources?

Yes, literature verification works for English and Chinese academic sources including journal articles, conference papers, preprints, books, and dissertations. It applies identifier-based checks and CNKI-focused procedures with fallbacks for both languages.

How do I batch verify a list of references and get a summary of verdicts?

To batch verify a list of references, paste the full citation texts into the verification workflow. It outputs a summary table across all references with explicit verdicts, confidence levels, and discrepancy details for each entry.