reference-generator

Generate verified Markdown reference lists for educational textbooks by grade level.

1|1|Updated Nov 22, 2025

Search Tags:#education #research #academic #verification #textbook #citation #references

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npx skills add https://github.com/vishalsachdev/database-management --skill reference-generator

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Skill: reference-generator
Source: https://github.com/vishalsachdev/database-management/tree/main/.claude-skills/skills/reference-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vishalsachdev/database-management --skill reference-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually curating and verifying academic reference lists for textbooks is time-consuming and requires careful attention to relevance, quality, and target audience level. This skill automates the generation of formatted, verified reference lists, ensuring accuracy and pedagogical appropriateness.

Core Features & Use Cases

Level-Appropriate Curation: Generates 10-40 references tailored for junior-high, senior-high, college, or graduate levels.
URL Verification: Uses WebFetch to ensure all included links are valid and accessible.
Flexible Output: Can generate book-level (references.md) or chapter-level references.
Use Case: A university professor is writing a new textbook and needs 30 peer-reviewed references for their undergraduate course. This skill can automatically find, verify, and format these references.

Quick Start

Use the reference-generator skill to create 20 senior-high level references for a chapter on 'Introduction to AI'.

Frequently Asked Questions about reference-generator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate verified academic references for a textbook chapter?▼

Generate verified references by analyzing your course description to determine grade level and desired quantity (10-40 references). The skill curates level-appropriate sources, verifies URLs for accessibility, and outputs formatted Markdown references with links, publication names, and relevance descriptions to your docs folder.

Can I create references tailored to different education levels?▼

Yes. Reference-generator determines target grade level—junior-high, senior-high, college, or graduate—from your course description and curates reference quantities and sources accordingly, ensuring pedagogical appropriateness for your audience.

What's the difference between book-level and chapter-level references?▼

Book-level references generate a comprehensive list saved to /docs/references.md covering the entire textbook. Chapter-level references are appended directly to individual chapters, providing targeted sources for specific topics within your course material.

How does the skill verify that reference links are valid?▼

The skill uses WebFetch to validate every included link, ensuring all references are accessible and functional before formatting and output, eliminating broken citations from your reference list.

Can I use this for peer-reviewed references in academic writing?▼

Yes. The skill generates curated, verified reference lists suitable for academic contexts like peer-reviewed textbooks and university courses, automating the time-consuming process of finding, verifying, and formatting scholarly sources.