lit-synthesis

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers transform a corpus of scholarly papers into an actionable synthesis workflow: structured reading notes, theoretical mappings, and debate-aware outputs that feed into writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Reading Deeply: Generate structured reading notes capturing core arguments, theoretical frames, methods, findings, and gaps.
• Theoretical Mapping: Cluster papers into traditions and key concepts to reveal lineages and debates.
• Field Synthesis Planning: Produce a handoff ready for the argument-builder stage, with cluster recommendations and contribution opportunities.
• Use Case: A project with ~20 priority papers and a Zotero library can be processed to yield phase-ready outputs for Phase 2-5.

Quick Start

Invoke the lit-synthesis workflow directly to begin corpus audit, reading prioritization, and field synthesis by issuing /lit-synthesis in Claude Code.