scribe

Track, verify, annotate, and export source citations in Markdown, JSON, or BibTeX.

4|2|Updated Dec 31, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TylerGarlick/abraxas --skill scribe-tylergarlick
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scribe
Source: https://github.com/TylerGarlick/abraxas/tree/main/skills/scribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TylerGarlick/abraxas --skill scribe-tylergarlick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill manages citations and source tracking, ensuring that all information used is properly attributed and verifiable, preventing data loss and improving research integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source Tracking: Log URLs, file paths, DOIs, or quotes as sources during a session.
  • Source Verification: Check if a cited source is accessible and retrieve metadata like last-modified dates.
  • Annotation: Add contextual notes to existing citations for better clarity.
  • Export: Generate bibliographies in Markdown, JSON, or BibTeX formats.
  • Use Case: When conducting research for a report, use /scribe track to log every source as you encounter it, then use /scribe export markdown at the end to generate a complete bibliography.

Quick Start

Use the scribe skill to track the source https://example.com/api-docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about scribe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track and verify research sources during a session?

Source tracking and verification involves logging URLs, file paths, or DOIs, then checking their accessibility and retrieving metadata like last-modified dates to ensure research integrity. This Skill manages that process within a session and supports adding contextual notes to existing citations.

What's the best way to generate a bibliography in Markdown or BibTeX?

Generating a bibliography in Markdown, JSON, or BibTeX formats requires logging your sources during research and then exporting the compiled list. This Skill manages citation tracking and allows you to export your logged sources in these multiple formats at the end of a session.

Can I add contextual notes to existing citations for better clarity?

Annotating citations with contextual notes improves clarity and research integrity. This Skill supports adding metadata and contextual annotations to logged sources like URLs, file paths, or quotes, ensuring all information used is properly attributed and verifiable.

Does source verification check if a cited URL is accessible and retrieve metadata?

Source verification checks if a cited source is accessible and retrieves metadata like last-modified dates. This Skill manages this verification process to prevent data loss and ensure that all tracked information remains verifiable throughout your research session.

How do I log DOIs and file paths as sources for provenance tracking?

Logging DOIs, file paths, or quotes as sources establishes provenance and prevents data loss. This Skill supports logging various source types during a session, allowing you to track every source you encounter and maintain research integrity through proper attribution.

When do I need citation tracking for report research?

Citation tracking is needed when conducting research for a report to ensure all information is properly attributed and verifiable. This Skill manages source-grounded citation tracking within a session, allowing you to log sources as you encounter them and generate a complete bibliography.