systematic-literature-review

Search arXiv, extract metadata, synthesize findings, and format reports.

5|Updated Mar 28, 2026

Search Tags:#report generation #citations #academic research #arXiv #systematic literature review

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Hadokennn/deer-agents --skill systematic-literature-review-hadokennn

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: systematic-literature-review
Source: https://github.com/Hadokennn/deer-agents/tree/main/deer-flow/skills/public/systematic-literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hadokennn/deer-agents --skill systematic-literature-review-hadokennn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, xml.etree.ElementTree, argparse, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of conducting systematic literature reviews on research topics, allowing users to efficiently synthesize and format information from multiple academic papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic Literature Review: Automates the process of searching, extracting metadata, synthesizing findings, and formatting reports from multiple papers.
Citation Formatting: Supports APA, IEEE, and BibTeX citation formats.
Use Case: For a user interested in understanding the current state of research on a specific topic, this Skill can automatically search arXiv, extract relevant data, and produce a structured report.

Quick Start

To initiate a systematic literature review, use the command: 'review literature <topic> <format> <paper_count>' (e.g., 'review literature transformer attention APA 20').

Frequently Asked Questions about systematic-literature-review

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

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How do I automate a systematic literature review using arXiv?▼

To automate a systematic literature review, you can use this Skill to automatically search arXiv for academic papers, extract metadata, synthesize findings, and generate a structured report. It requires Python libraries and arXiv API access to search and extract metadata.

Can I format academic research citations in APA, IEEE, and BibTeX?▼

Yes, you can format academic research citations in APA, IEEE, and BibTeX formats. The Skill automatically extracts metadata from arXiv papers and formats citations according to your specified style during the report generation process.

What's the best way to search arXiv for multiple papers and synthesize findings?▼

The best way to search arXiv and synthesize findings is to use the 'review literature <topic> <format> <paper_count>' command. This instructs the Skill to search arXiv, extract relevant data, and produce a structured report for your specific topic.

Do I need Python libraries to extract arXiv metadata for literature reviews?▼

Yes, you need Python libraries to extract arXiv metadata for literature reviews. The Skill specifically requires the 'requests', 'xml.etree.ElementTree', and 'argparse' Python libraries to access the arXiv API and parse XML metadata.

How many arXiv papers can I include in an automated literature review report?▼

You can include a specific number of arXiv papers in your automated literature review report by specifying the paper_count parameter. For example, setting paper_count to 20 instructs the Skill to search and extract data for 20 relevant papers.