nature-citation

Identify and verify academic citations from Nature, Science, and Cell journals.

Updated Jun 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app --skill nature-citation-cmochance
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Skill: nature-citation
Source: https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app/tree/main/skills-bundled/nature-citation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app --skill nature-citation-cmochance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the time-consuming and error-prone process of manually searching for, verifying, and formatting high-impact academic citations for research manuscripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Segmentation: Breaks long manuscripts into citable segments to ensure comprehensive coverage.
  • Strict Journal Filtering: Limits searches to flagship Nature, Science, and Cell journals and their sub-journals.
  • Reference Manager Integration: Exports results directly into RIS, ENW, or Zotero RDF formats for seamless workflow integration.
  • Use Case: A researcher writing a paper on pancreatic cancer can use this skill to automatically find and format valid Nature-series citations for their claims, ensuring they meet strict journal requirements without manual searching.

Quick Start

Use the nature-citation skill to automatically segment the provided manuscript text and generate a Zotero-ready reference file for all claims.

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-citation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate academic citation formatting for Nature, Science, and Cell journals?

Automate academic citation formatting by processing manuscript text to segment claims, querying the Crossref API for high-impact journals, and validating metadata to generate standardized citations.

How do I export verified CNS-standard citations directly into Zotero?

Export verified CNS-standard citations into Zotero by running the automated retrieval process, which generates Zotero-ready reference files in RDF, RIS, or ENW formats for seamless import.

Can I automatically find supporting references for specific claims in my manuscript?

Find supporting references for specific manuscript claims through automated segmentation, which breaks long texts into citable segments and matches each with valid Nature Portfolio literature.

Does the citation verification process require a Crossref API integration?

Yes, citation verification requires Crossref API integration to perform structured bibliographic metadata retrieval and strict filtering for flagship Nature, Science, and Cell journals.

What is the best way to ensure my bibliography meets strict CNS journal requirements without manual searching?

Ensure your bibliography meets CNS journal requirements by automating identification and verification against flagship journals, eliminating manual search errors and formatting discrepancies.

Are citations limited to flagship Nature, Science, and Cell journals, or do sub-journals work too?

Strict journal filtering limits citation searches to flagship Nature, Science, and Cell journals while also including their respective sub-journals within the automated retrieval workflow.