reviewer

Verify references and citation reliability in academic manuscripts with Zotero.

6|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ccam80/thesis-writer --skill reviewer-ccam80
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reviewer
Source: https://github.com/ccam80/thesis-writer/tree/main/skills/reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ccam80/thesis-writer --skill reviewer-ccam80

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Verifies references and checks citation integrity in academic manuscripts, ensuring traceability and accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Zotero-backed reference verification: checks that every cited reference exists in the Zotero library and is properly cited.
  • Plan-compliance and structural feedback: evaluates that the manuscript aligns with the planned structure and references.
  • Formal review reporting: generates a structured review_report.md with findings, confidence ratings, and recommended corrections.

Quick Start

After you have a formatted chapter ready, run the reviewer to verify citations and generate a review_report.md that documents issues and suggested changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about reviewer

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

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How do I verify references and check citation reliability in an academic manuscript?

Citation reliability verification cross-checks formatted academic manuscripts against your Zotero library to ensure every cited reference exists and is properly formatted. It generates a structured review_report.md documenting issues and recommended corrections.

How do I check if my academic paper complies with my original research plan?

Plan-compliance checking evaluates formatted academic chapters to ensure alignment with the planned structure and references. It identifies deviations and generates a review_report.md with confidence ratings and recommended corrections.

Does Zotero reference verification work for checking existing citations in formatted chapters?

Yes, Zotero reference verification applies to reviewing formatted chapters after writer and formatter steps. It confirms that every cited reference exists in the Zotero library and is properly cited within the manuscript.

What is the best way to generate a structured academic review report?

Generating a structured academic review report involves verifying references, checking plan compliance, and assessing citation integrity. The output is a review_report.md containing findings, confidence ratings, and recommended corrections.

Can I use this reviewer to check academic papers that are not managed in Zotero?

The reviewer relies on Zotero-based verification via the zotero-research agent to confirm cited references exist in the library. Without Zotero, the reference verification functionality cannot operate as designed.