qinyan-citation

Retrieves bibliographic data and generates citations in six formats.

48|6|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill qinyan-citation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: qinyan-citation
Source: https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/%E6%B2%81%E8%A8%80%E5%AD%A6%E6%9C%AFskills/qinyan-citation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill qinyan-citation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieves bibliographic data from QinYan OpenAPI and outputs citations in GB/T 7714, IEEE, APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard formats, ensuring accuracy by avoiding fabrication of missing fields.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieves bibliographic metadata from multiple sources and formats citations in GB/T 7714, IEEE, APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard.
  • Enforces academic integrity by not fabricating missing fields; uses ellipses or [missing] markers where data is unavailable.
  • Use Case: Researchers preparing manuscripts can quickly generate properly formatted references from retrieved metadata for their bibliography.

Quick Start

Set the QINYAN_API_KEY environment variable and run the search workflow to fetch metadata and generate formatted citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about qinyan-citation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate APA citations from scholarly sources automatically?▼

To generate APA citations, this Skill retrieves bibliographic metadata via a search workflow and formats it into APA, ensuring academic integrity by marking missing fields rather than fabricating data.

Can I create GB/T 7714 and IEEE references for academic writing?▼

Yes, you can create GB/T 7714 and IEEE references by fetching bibliographic data through the QinYan OpenAPI to produce standards-compliant citations across multiple scholarly formats.

What is the best way to handle missing fields when formatting MLA citations?▼

The best way to handle missing fields in MLA citations is using ellipses or [missing] markers to maintain academic integrity, avoiding the fabrication of unavailable bibliographic data.

Do I need an API key to generate Chicago and Harvard citations?▼

Yes, you need to set the QINYAN_API_KEY environment variable to access the QinYan OpenAPI for retrieving metadata and generating Chicago and Harvard citations.

Why does my generated citation contain [missing] markers instead of author names?▼

Generated citations contain [missing] markers instead of author names because the Skill enforces academic integrity by explicitly flagging unavailable metadata fields retrieved from the bibliographic database.