citation-management

Automates BibTeX citation extraction, validation, and deduplication from Google Scholar and PubMed for LaTeX manuscripts.

317|40|Updated Jan 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow --skill citation-management-benchflow-ai
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Skill: citation-management
Source: https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow/tree/main/docs/examples/task-md/real-skillsbench/citation-check/environment/skills/citation-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow --skill citation-management-benchflow-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual labor and error-prone nature of managing academic references, ensuring your bibliographies are accurate, consistent, and perfectly formatted.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Discovery: Search Google Scholar and PubMed programmatically to find seminal papers and high-impact research.
  • Metadata Extraction: Convert DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs into clean, validated BibTeX entries instantly.
  • Validation & Cleaning: Automatically detect duplicates, verify DOI resolution, and standardize formatting to meet strict publication requirements.

Quick Start

Use the citation-management skill to extract metadata from the DOI 10.1038/s41586-021-03819-2 and save it to your references.bib file.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a DOI to a validated BibTeX entry?▼

To convert a DOI to a validated BibTeX entry, the skill queries CrossRef programmatically to extract metadata and formats it into a standardized entry. It verifies DOI resolution and cleans the metadata for academic publishing compliance.

Can I search PubMed and Google Scholar programmatically for academic citations?▼

Yes, you can search PubMed and Google Scholar programmatically to discover academic citations. The skill automates querying these scholarly databases to find seminal papers and high-impact research for your bibliography.

What is the best way to detect duplicate entries in a BibTeX file?▼

The best way to detect duplicate entries in a BibTeX file is using automated validation workflows. The skill identifies duplicates during metadata extraction and standardizes formatting to prevent redundant references in your bibliography.

Do I need API access to extract metadata from arXiv IDs?▼

Yes, you need programmatic API access to extract metadata from arXiv IDs. The skill requires connectivity to arXiv APIs alongside CrossRef and PubMed E-utilities to ensure metadata integrity and compliance.

Does this citation management approach work for LaTeX manuscripts?▼

Yes, this citation management approach works for LaTeX manuscripts by generating standardized BibTeX entries. It formats extracted metadata from DOIs, PMIDs, and arXiv IDs to meet strict publication requirements.