reference-management

Extract and format bibliographic data from CrossRef, PubMed, and arXiv into BibTeX.

Updated Jan 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MrGKanev/agent-skills --skill reference-management
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: reference-management
Source: https://github.com/MrGKanev/agent-skills/tree/main/my-skills/reference-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MrGKanev/agent-skills --skill reference-management

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers maintain accurate citations by automating the collection, validation, and formatting of bibliographic data, reducing manual errors and time spent on reference management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search and retrieve metadata from CrossRef, PubMed, and arXiv to populate complete bibliographic records.
  • Validate and deduplicate entries to ensure DOIs, authors, titles, and venues are consistent.
  • BibTeX generation and organization: produce properly keyed entries (article, inproceedings, book) and assemble them into a coherent bibliography for literature reviews and manuscript preparation.
  • Use Case: Imagine compiling a literature review: you provide a list of DOIs or PMIDs, and this Skill returns a clean BibTeX file ready to paste into your manuscript.

Quick Start

Create BibTeX entries for a set of DOIs or PubMed IDs and merge them into your bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions about reference-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate BibTeX entries from a list of DOIs?

To generate BibTeX entries from DOIs, provide the list to the reference-management Skill. It queries CrossRef, PubMed, and arXiv to extract metadata, validate fields, and output properly keyed BibTeX entries ready for your manuscript bibliography.

What is the best way to extract and format bibliographic data for a literature review?

The best way to extract bibliographic data for a literature review is using automated reference management. This process retrieves metadata from databases like CrossRef and PubMed, validates DOIs and authors, and formats everything into consistent BibTeX entry types.

Can I retrieve citation metadata from arXiv and PubMed using the same tool?

Yes, you can retrieve citation metadata from both arXiv and PubMed simultaneously. The reference-management Skill searches these databases alongside CrossRef to populate complete bibliographic records, satisfying requirements for DOIs and PMIDs in one workflow.

How do I validate and deduplicate BibTeX entries for manuscript preparation?

To validate and deduplicate BibTeX entries, process your bibliography through the reference-management workflow. It checks for consistent DOIs, authors, titles, and venues, removing duplicate records and ensuring data validation across articles, conference papers, and books.

Does reference management support generating BibTeX entries for conference papers and books?

Yes, reference management supports generating BibTeX entries for conference papers and books. It produces properly keyed entries including inproceedings and book types, organizing them into a coherent bibliography suitable for literature reviews and manuscript preparation.