ref-context

Verifies academic citations contextually align with their sentences using Python extraction and Claude models.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/elad-refoua/claude-code-skills --skill ref-context
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ref-context
Source: https://github.com/elad-refoua/claude-code-skills/tree/main/ref-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elad-refoua/claude-code-skills --skill ref-context

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-docx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that citations in academic papers accurately reflect the content of the cited works, preventing misinterpretations and enhancing academic integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Contextual Verification: Checks if the sentence where a citation appears truly matches the content of the cited reference.
  • Multi-stage Validation: Employs a pipeline of Python extraction, dedicated web searches, and sub-agent (Sonnet/Opus) evaluation for robust checking.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to ensure that every citation in their manuscript correctly supports the claims made in the surrounding text, catching instances where a paper might be cited for the wrong year, author, or a tangential concept.

Quick Start

Use the ref-context skill to check the citation context in the document 'my_paper.docx'.

Frequently Asked Questions about ref-context

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

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How do I verify citation context in an academic paper?

You can verify citation context in an academic paper by using Python extraction, targeted web searches, and sub-agent analysis to ensure citations align with their associated sentences and prevent incorrect author attribution or year discrepancies.

What is citation context verification and how does it work?

Citation context verification checks if sentences containing citations accurately reflect the cited works. It works by extracting references using Python, running targeted web searches for each source, and applying sub-agent analysis to evaluate contextual alignment.

Can I check citations in a .docx manuscript for research integrity?

Yes, you can check citations in a .docx manuscript for research integrity. The process uses the python-docx dependency to extract text and references from Word documents, then validates each citation's contextual relevance through web searches and sub-agent evaluation.

How do I catch incorrect author attribution or year discrepancies in citations?

To catch incorrect author attribution or year discrepancies in citations, run a multi-stage validation pipeline that performs targeted web searches for each reference and uses sub-agent analysis to verify that the cited works match the surrounding text's claims.

Do I need python-docx to check references in my academic paper?

Yes, you need the python-docx library installed to check references in your academic paper. The Skill relies on this dependency to extract text and citations from .docx files before performing web searches and sub-agent contextual analysis.

What are the limitations of automated citation context checking?

Automated citation context checking limitations include reliance on targeted web search results for reference validation, meaning that paywalled or offline sources may restrict the sub-agent's ability to verify contextual alignment accurately.