literature-review

Conducts systematic literature reviews with verified citations and PRISMA-compliant synthesis.

5|Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/s3644/academic-copilot-skills --skill literature-review-s3644
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/s3644/academic-copilot-skills/tree/main/.github/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/s3644/academic-copilot-skills --skill literature-review-s3644

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Conducting a rigorous literature review requires searching multiple academic databases, screening dozens of papers, verifying every citation, and synthesizing findings into a structured document — a process that is slow, error-prone, and vulnerable to fabricated references. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Multi-database search: Queries PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, CrossRef, and Scopus with documented search strategies and PRISMA flow tracking. - Citation verification: Every DOI is validated via CrossRef and every arXiv ID is resolved before inclusion, preventing hallucinated references. - Structured synthesis: Produces thematic analysis, comparison matrices, evidence-tier grading, research gap identification, and mandatory PRISMA or thematic diagrams. - Use Case: A graduate student needs a systematic review of rTMS for depression covering 2018-2026. The skill searches PubMed and Semantic Scholar, screens 391 hits down to 7 key papers, grades evidence strength, and outputs a PRISMA-compliant review with verified DOIs. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to conduct a systematic literature review on your research question, specifying the domain, time range, and whether you want a PRISMA-compliant output.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

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

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How do I conduct a systematic literature review with AI assistance?▼

Define your research question, domain, time range, and source types first. The skill then searches PubMed, arXiv, or Semantic Scholar, screens results by relevance and evidence tier, and produces a structured synthesis with PRISMA flow documentation and verified citations.

Which academic search APIs are best for literature reviews?▼

PubMed E-utilities suits biomedical topics, arXiv covers CS/ML/physics preprints, and Semantic Scholar works across all disciplines with citation counts. CrossRef is used to verify every DOI before a reference is included in the review.

How are citations verified to prevent fabricated references?▼

Every DOI is validated against the CrossRef API and every arXiv ID is resolved before inclusion. References that cannot be confirmed through these checks are excluded from the final review.

Does the literature review output follow PRISMA guidelines?▼

Yes, systematic reviews include a PRISMA 2020 flow diagram tracking identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion counts. The skill also supports RAMESES for realist reviews and SWiM for synthesis without meta-analysis.

Can I export the literature review as a PDF with formatted citations?▼

Yes, the generated markdown can be converted to PDF using pandoc with xelatex and citeproc. Citation styles including APA, Nature, Vancouver, Chicago, and IEEE are supported via CSL files.

What are the limitations of an AI-assisted literature review?▼

Reviews carry publication bias risk, language restrictions, and date-range limitations, which are explicitly stated in the output. Google Scholar access is rate-limited to about 5 requests per session, so API-based sources are preferred.