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validate-bib

Cross-references TeX and Quarto lecture citations with bibliography entries to detect missing/unused ones.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#bibliography#quality#citation#references#tex#qmd
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/diegosolarfuentes/geopolitics-gvc --skill validate-bib-diegosolarfuentes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: validate-bib
Source: https://github.com/diegosolarfuentes/geopolitics-gvc/tree/main/.claude/skills/validate-bib
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/diegosolarfuentes/geopolitics-gvc --skill validate-bib-diegosolarfuentes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cross-reference all citations in lecture files against bibliography entries to identify missing and unused references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Missing entries detection: Identify citations used in lectures but not present in the bibliography.
  • Unused entries detection: Flag bibliography items that are not cited anywhere.
  • Quality checks: Validate required fields (author, title, year, etc.) and proper formatting for bibliographic entries.
  • Potential typos: Suggest close matches for near-miss citation keys.

Quick Start

Run this skill to cross-check citations in your lecture materials and generate a report of missing and unused references.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate-bib

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I cross-check citations in TeX and Quarto lecture files against my bibliography?▼

Cross-checking citations in TeX and Quarto files involves scanning your project repository to cross-reference in-text citations against bibliography entries. This validates citation integrity by detecting missing references and unused bibliography items.

What is the best way to find unused bibliography entries in a repository?▼

Finding unused bibliography entries requires scanning all lecture materials across a repository to flag bibliography items that are never cited. This cross-referencing task ensures your reference list remains accurate and clutter-free.

How do I detect missing references and citation typos in academic lecture materials?▼

Detecting missing references and citation typos involves cross-referencing lecture citations against bibliography data. The process identifies citations lacking entries and suggests close matches for near-miss citation keys to flag potential typos.

Can I validate required bibliography fields like author and year for quality control?▼

Validating required bibliography fields for quality control checks that entries contain necessary data such as author, title, and year. This formatting validation ensures bibliographic entries meet academic citation standards across your lecture materials.

Does this citation validation work with both TeX and Quarto lecture formats?▼

Citation validation works with both TeX and Quarto lecture formats by scanning files within the Slides and Quarto directories. It verifies citation integrity and quality across all supported lecture materials in your project repository.

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