paper-citation

Search Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex for papers and generate citations in multiple formats.

12|Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hisn00w/Paper-Citation --skill paper-citation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-citation
Source: https://github.com/Hisn00w/Paper-Citation/tree/main/paper-citation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hisn00w/Paper-Citation --skill paper-citation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users locate relevant scholarly papers and produce ready-to-use citations in GB/T 7714, APA, IEEE, MLA, BibTeX, and LaTeX formats. It supports direct text queries, in-document [CITE] replacements, and constrained searches with date ranges or venue quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search across semantic databases (Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex) for high-quality papers.
  • Generate multi-format citations and references, with fallback to Chinese databases when needed.
  • Replace [CITE] markers in documents with properly formatted citations.

Quick Start

Search for literature on a topic and request formatted citations in APA and BibTeX.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-citation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format research paper citations in BibTeX and APA?

To format research paper citations in BibTeX and APA, you provide a text query or document marker to retrieve scholarly papers and generate references automatically. The skill outputs ready-to-use citations across multiple formats including APA, BibTeX, LaTeX, GB/T 7714, IEEE, and MLA.

What is the best way to find scholarly papers with venue quality constraints?

Finding scholarly papers with venue quality constraints requires semantic search across databases like Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex, combined with local venue rank lookups. You can apply year or venue quality filters to narrow results and ensure high-quality sources.

Can I automatically replace [CITE] markers in a document with formatted references?

Yes, you can automatically replace [CITE] markers in a document with properly formatted references. The skill identifies relevant scholarly literature based on context around the marker and inserts the correct citation format directly into your text.

Does this citation tool support GB/T 7714 format for Chinese research papers?

Yes, this citation tool supports GB/T 7714 format and includes fallback to Chinese databases when English search results are insufficient. This ensures you can locate and format references for Chinese research papers accurately.

Why do I need semantic search to retrieve scholarly references instead of exact keyword matching?

Semantic search retrieves scholarly references by understanding the meaning of your prompt rather than relying on exact keyword matching. This approach searches across databases like Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex to find conceptually relevant papers even when terminology differs.