manage-refs

Resolve and validate academic citations via CrossRef DOI lookups and BibTeX parsing.

2|Updated May 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kangning-huang/knhuang-research-skills --skill manage-refs
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Skill: manage-refs
Source: https://github.com/kangning-huang/knhuang-research-skills/tree/main/skills/manage-refs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kangning-huang/knhuang-research-skills --skill manage-refs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of inconsistent, unverified, or broken citations in research papers and grant proposals by enforcing a strict DOI-verified pipeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DOI Verification: Automatically resolves and validates DOIs via the CrossRef API to ensure metadata accuracy.
  • BibTeX Management: Generates standardized BibTeX entries and validates existing reference pools for grant-ready documentation.
  • Literature Search: Integrates Google Scholar and PubMed search tools to find and verify new sources directly within the research workflow.

Quick Start

Use the manage-refs skill to resolve the DOI 10.1038/nature25181 and generate a verified BibTeX entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about manage-refs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify a DOI and generate a standardized BibTeX entry?

You can validate academic citations by running them through CrossRef API lookups and parsing local BibTeX files to ensure reference list integrity and metadata accuracy.

What's the best way to maintain citation integrity for grant proposal preparation?

You can validate academic citations by running them through CrossRef API lookups and parsing local BibTeX files to ensure reference list integrity and metadata accuracy.

Can I search PubMed and Google Scholar directly to find and verify new sources?

You can validate academic citations by running them through CrossRef API lookups and parsing local BibTeX files to ensure reference list integrity and metadata accuracy.

How does CrossRef API integration work for resolving academic citations?

You can validate academic citations by running them through CrossRef API lookups and parsing local BibTeX files to ensure reference list integrity and metadata accuracy.

Do I need local BibTeX file parsing to validate existing reference pools?

You can validate academic citations by running them through CrossRef API lookups and parsing local BibTeX files to ensure reference list integrity and metadata accuracy.