scipilot-cite-skill

Automate discovery, verification, and insertion of academic citations into LaTeX and Word manuscripts.

67|2|Updated May 14, 2026
One-click install
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Skill: scipilot-cite-skill
Source: https://github.com/Haojae/scipilot-cite-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Haojae/scipilot-cite-skill --skill scipilot-cite-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the risk of academic misconduct and hallucinated citations by providing a rigorous, multi-source verification pipeline for academic writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Physical Hallucination Gate: Every citation is re-verified against live scholarly APIs (Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref) before delivery, ensuring 100% authenticity.
  • Multi-Mode Support: Automatically inserts citations into LaTeX or Word manuscripts, or generates verified reference lists for specific viewpoints.
  • Use Case: When writing a thesis, use this Skill to automatically find and insert 15 verified IEEE-formatted references into your Introduction and Related Work sections, ensuring every DOI is real and every citation is traceable.

Quick Start

Use the scipilot-cite-skill to find and insert 10 verified references in IEEE format into my thesis.tex file.

Frequently Asked Questions about scipilot-cite-skill

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

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How do I verify academic citations and prevent hallucinated references in my manuscript?

To verify academic citations and prevent hallucinated references, the Skill cross-references entries against live scholarly APIs like Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and Crossref before insertion. This physical hallucination gate ensures every DOI is real and traceable.

How do I automatically insert verified references into a LaTeX document?

To automatically insert verified references into a LaTeX document, the Skill processes your manuscript file to discover, format, and add citations directly into the text. It supports multiple styles including IEEE, APA, and Vancouver.

Does this citation tool support GB/T 7714 and APA formatting styles?

Yes, this citation tool supports GB/T 7714 and APA formatting styles. It also handles IEEE, Nature, and Vancouver styles, automatically formatting verified references to match your target publication guidelines.

Can I generate a verified reference list for a specific viewpoint without writing a full manuscript?

Yes, you can generate a verified reference list for a specific viewpoint without a full manuscript. The Skill supports standalone viewpoint validation, finding and formatting relevant citations independently of document insertion.

What is the best way to format references for academic writing using Python?

The best way to format references for academic writing using Python is to use an automated pipeline that queries live scholarly databases. This Skill uses the requests library to fetch data and python-docx to format Word manuscripts.

Why do my automated citations contain fake DOIs and how can I validate them?

Automated citations contain fake DOIs due to AI hallucination, which you can validate by re-checking against live scholarly APIs. This Skill enforces a physical hallucination gate that re-validates every entry against Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex.