paper-bib

Generate verified BibTeX entries from DOI, title, or paper-ref output.

30|1|Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/s-choung/Research-Skills --skill paper-bib
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: paper-bib
Source: https://github.com/s-choung/Research-Skills/tree/main/skills/paper-bib
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/s-choung/Research-Skills --skill paper-bib

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual work of turning paper identifiers and reference exports into clean, verified BibTeX entries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DOI to BibTeX: Converts a DOI into a formatted BibTeX record with metadata verified through Crossref.
  • Title Lookup: Finds a likely paper match from a title when a DOI is not available.
  • Reference Batch Handling: Processes mixed lists or paper-ref table output and can append entries to an existing .bib file while checking for duplicates.
  • Use Case: A researcher pastes a DOI or paper title and gets a ready-to-use citation entry for their manuscript bibliography.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to generate BibTeX for a DOI, paper title, or paper-ref table output and append it to your bibliography file if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-bib

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

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

You can generate BibTeX citations from a DOI by looking up Crossref metadata to fetch and format verified entries with proper citation keys and normalized author names. This produces a ready-to-use reference record for your manuscript.

Can I generate BibTeX entries from just a paper title?▼

Yes, you can generate BibTeX from a paper title. When a DOI is unavailable, the Skill performs a title lookup to find the likely paper match and formats the retrieved metadata into a proper citation record.

How do I add multiple BibTeX references to an existing .bib file without duplicates?▼

You can process mixed lists or paper-ref table output to append multiple BibTeX references to an existing .bib file. The Skill checks for duplicates during the batch reference workflow to maintain a clean bibliography.

Does the BibTeX generator support arXiv preprints?▼

The BibTeX generator includes optional arXiv fallback handling for papers not located via Crossref. This ensures you can still generate verified citation records when standard metadata lookup does not return a result.

What is the best way to handle author normalization in BibTeX formatting?▼

The best way to handle author normalization in BibTeX formatting is using a generation process that standardizes author names automatically during metadata retrieval. The Skill applies this normalization when building verified citation keys from Crossref data.