ppw:literature

To generate verified BibTeX citations, this Skill searches Semantic Scholar MCP, lets you interactively select relevant papers, and builds citations strictly from MCP data. A mandatory verification prompt ensures accuracy before finalizing the BibTeX output.

The best way to find relevant literature is entering a research topic to query Semantic Scholar MCP. The Skill returns up to 10 papers for interactive selection, then generates a verified BibTeX entry for your chosen result.

Yes, you need Semantic Scholar MCP availability to search for academic papers. The Skill performs a pre-flight MCP availability check and provides setup guidance if the Semantic Scholar MCP service is unavailable.

Interactive paper selection works by displaying up to 10 papers retrieved from Semantic Scholar MCP based on your topic. You choose the relevant result, and the system prompts you to verify the data before generating the BibTeX citation.

The BibTeX generation requires a mandatory verification prompt to prevent mis-citation. It ensures you review and confirm the Semantic Scholar MCP data before the system finalizes the citation for your research draft.