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survey-literature

Survey related literature and output a Markdown report with references.

4|1|Updated Jan 28, 2026
Search Tags:#literature review#references#survey#WebSearch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hisazumi/paper-review-skills --skill survey-literature
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: survey-literature
Source: https://github.com/hisazumi/paper-review-skills/tree/main/skills/survey-literature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hisazumi/paper-review-skills --skill survey-literature

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of surveying related literature for a given topic or draft, helping researchers quickly identify what is known, what is missing, and which references are relevant.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature discovery: Finds seminal and recent works relevant to a topic or draft.
  • Gap identification: Highlights missing citations and conceptual gaps to address.
  • Structured output: Produces a Markdown report with sections for key concepts, recommended references, and search terms.

Quick Start

Use the survey-literature skill to generate a literature survey for a topic like "program analysis for verification" or a draft paper such as paper_draft.tex. The skill saves output to survey_output.md in the current directory and includes recommended references and search terms.

Frequently Asked Questions about survey-literature

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I survey related literature and identify citation gaps for a research paper?▼

Use this Skill to automate literature discovery by analyzing your topic or draft. It identifies key concepts, finds seminal works, and outputs a Markdown report highlighting citation gaps with structured reference recommendations.

Can I generate a literature review from a LaTeX draft file?▼

Yes, you can survey literature from a draft file like paper_draft.tex. The Skill processes the draft to identify missing references and saves a structured literature survey report to survey_output.md.

What is the best way to find seminal and recent works for a specific research topic?▼

Finding seminal works is handled by providing a research topic to this Skill. It identifies key concepts and recent publications, outputting a structured Markdown report with recommended references for your survey.

Does this literature survey tool require any external dependencies or API keys?▼

No dependencies are required to use this literature survey tool. It operates independently to analyze your topic, identify citation gaps, and produce a Markdown report with recommended references and search terms.

How does automated gap identification work for a literature review?▼

Automated gap identification works by analyzing your topic or draft to extract key concepts. It then cross-references these against discovered literature to highlight missing citations in a structured Markdown report.

What output format does the literature survey generate for further investigation?▼

The literature survey generates a Markdown file named survey_output.md. This structured report includes sections for key concepts, recommended references, and search terms to guide your further investigation.

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