validate_paper_links

Validate [[Paper Title]] links against paper bibliographies and generate structured reports.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian --skill validate-paper-links
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: validate_paper_links
Source: https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian/tree/main/.claude/skills/validate_paper_links
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian --skill validate-paper-links

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validates that all [[Paper Title]] links in a paper note actually correspond to items in the paper's bibliography and are sufficiently influential, preventing broken or hallucinated references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Link validation: Verify that each linked paper title exists in the bibliography and matches the reference data.
  • Influence assessment: Flag papers that are under-cited or foundational but rarely referenced in the note.
  • Naming & formatting checks: Ensure file names and titles follow exact conventions (e.g., colon handling, Title Case).
  • Workflow integration: Generate a structured report with remediation suggestions and ready-to-apply fixes.

Quick Start

Run this skill on a paper note to compare all [[Paper Title]] links against the bibliography and generate a severity-based validation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate_paper_links

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate paper links against a bibliography to prevent hallucinated references?

Link validation works by comparing each [[Paper Title]] link in your reading notes against the paper's bibliography to ensure titles match exactly, preventing broken references and hallucinated citations.

How do I check reading notes for missing references and formatting errors?

This skill checks reading notes by comparing linked titles against the bibliography, generating a structured report that identifies missing references, file-name mismatches, and formatting errors with ready-to-apply fixes.

What is the best way to fix file-name mismatches and formatting errors in paper notes?

The best way to fix file-name mismatches is to run this validation skill, which checks exact naming conventions like colon handling and Title Case, returning a structured report with ready-to-apply remediation suggestions.

How does influence assessment work for cited papers in reading notes?

Influence assessment flags papers that are under-cited or foundational but rarely referenced in the note, ensuring only influential and correctly titled papers remain linked within your bibliography.

Can I use this validation skill on paper notes with no external dependencies?

Yes, you can use this validation skill on paper notes without external dependencies, as it operates directly on the note content and bibliography data to generate a severity-based validation report.