validate-bib

Validate bibliography entries and citation links in LaTeX and Quarto files.

5|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026

Search Tags:#bibliography #validation #reference #citation #latex #quarto

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npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill validate-bib-alohays

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Skill: validate-bib
Source: https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr/tree/main/.claude/skills/validate-bib
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill validate-bib-alohays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Read, Grep, Glob.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies missing, unused, or inconsistent bibliography entries across lecture files, improving citation accuracy and reference management.

Core Features & Use Cases

Bibliography Validation: Checks for missing references cited in files versus those in the bib file.
Quality Assessment: Flags poorly formatted or incomplete citation entries for review.
Use Case: A researcher updates lecture slides and wants to verify all references are correctly cited and formatted, ensuring a thorough and professional bibliography.

Quick Start

Use the validate-bib skill to check for citation mismatches in your presentation files.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate-bib

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I check for missing bibliography references in my LaTeX or Quarto files?▼

Bibliography validation detects missing references by comparing citations within LaTeX and Quarto files against entries in your bib file, flagging mismatches to ensure complete and accurate reference coverage across technical documents.

What is the best way to find unused citation entries in a .bib file?▼

Finding unused citation entries involves scanning your LaTeX and Quarto source files to identify references present in the bib file but never actually cited, allowing you to clean up unused bibliography entries and maintain accurate reference management.

How do I fix inconsistent bibliography entries across multiple lecture files?▼

Fixing inconsistent bibliography entries across lecture files requires validating citation links to flag poorly formatted or incomplete entries, helping you correct mismatches and improve overall reference integrity for technical documents.

Can I validate Quarto citation links the same way as LaTeX bibliography validation?▼

Yes, Quarto citation links can be validated similarly to LaTeX bibliography validation because the process checks citation mismatches across both file formats, ensuring reference accuracy and consistency regardless of the technical document framework used.

Does bibliography validation work with presentation files like lecture slides?▼

Bibliography validation works with presentation files like lecture slides by examining the LaTeX or Quarto source files used to generate them, verifying that all references cited in the presentation are correctly formatted and exist in the bib file.