manuscript-citation-audit

Cross-reference manuscript citations against PDFs and flag unsupported claims.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#verification #citation #PDF #manuscript #peer-review #argument

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npx skills add https://github.com/pvaldeshernandez/claude-tools --skill manuscript-citation-audit

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Skill: manuscript-citation-audit
Source: https://github.com/pvaldeshernandez/claude-tools/tree/main/skills/manuscript-citation-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pvaldeshernandez/claude-tools --skill manuscript-citation-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Manuscripts often contain citation errors and unsupported claims that can undermine their validity; this skill systematically audits references and arguments to ensure citation correctness and logical consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

Citation Verification: Checks each cited reference against the corresponding PDF to confirm support or identify misattributions.
Argument Integrity Analysis: Evaluates comparative and absence claims within a section to detect unsupported or contradicted assertions.
Use Case: Researchers preparing a manuscript can use this tool to certify that all references are properly supported and that their arguments are logically consistent before submission.

Quick Start

To analyze the Introduction section of your manuscript, provide the section text and the folder containing all cited PDFs, then invoke the audit command. The tool will output a detailed report indicating issues and suggested fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about manuscript-citation-audit

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I verify citation accuracy in a manuscript against source PDFs?▼

You can verify citation accuracy by providing the manuscript section text and a folder of cited PDFs to the tool. It cross-references each citation against the PDF content and outputs a detailed report flagging unsupported or misattributed claims.

What is argument integrity analysis in academic manuscripts?▼

Argument integrity analysis evaluates comparative and absence claims within manuscript sections to detect unsupported or contradicted assertions. The tool performs this by validating each logical statement through fresh text analysis to ensure academic accuracy.

Can I use this citation audit tool for peer review preparation?▼

Yes, this tool is explicitly designed for peer review and manuscript revision. It performs comprehensive verification of citations and logical statements, allowing researchers to certify reference support and logical consistency before submission.

How do I check manuscript sections for unsupported claims?▼

You provide the manuscript section text alongside a folder of cited PDFs and invoke the audit command. The tool parses the PDFs, validates each claim through fresh text analysis, and outputs a detailed report indicating unsupported claims with suggested fixes.

Do I need all referenced PDFs to perform a manuscript citation audit?▼

Yes, you need the folder containing all cited PDFs to perform the audit. The tool requires parsing PDF content to validate each claim and flag misattributions, ensuring that every reference is properly supported by the source literature.

What are the limitations of automated citation verification tools?▼

Automated citation verification is limited by the completeness of the provided PDF folder, as it must parse PDFs to validate claims. It successfully flags unsupported or contradicted assertions but may require human judgment for nuanced logical statements.