validate_paper_links

Validate [[Paper Title]] links against paper bibliographies and generate structured reports.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian --skill validate-paper-links
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: validate_paper_links
Source: https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian/tree/main/.claude/skills/validate_paper_links
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian --skill validate-paper-links

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validates that all [[Paper Title]] links in a paper note actually correspond to items in the paper's bibliography and are sufficiently influential, preventing broken or hallucinated references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Link validation: Verify that each linked paper title exists in the bibliography and matches the reference data.
  • Influence assessment: Flag papers that are under-cited or foundational but rarely referenced in the note.
  • Naming & formatting checks: Ensure file names and titles follow exact conventions (e.g., colon handling, Title Case).
  • Workflow integration: Generate a structured report with remediation suggestions and ready-to-apply fixes.

Quick Start

Run this skill on a paper note to compare all [[Paper Title]] links against the bibliography and generate a severity-based validation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate_paper_links

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate paper links against a bibliography to prevent hallucinated references?▼

Link validation works by comparing each [[Paper Title]] link in your reading notes against the paper's bibliography to ensure titles match exactly, preventing broken references and hallucinated citations.

How do I check reading notes for missing references and formatting errors?▼

This skill checks reading notes by comparing linked titles against the bibliography, generating a structured report that identifies missing references, file-name mismatches, and formatting errors with ready-to-apply fixes.

What is the best way to fix file-name mismatches and formatting errors in paper notes?▼

The best way to fix file-name mismatches is to run this validation skill, which checks exact naming conventions like colon handling and Title Case, returning a structured report with ready-to-apply remediation suggestions.

How does influence assessment work for cited papers in reading notes?▼

Influence assessment flags papers that are under-cited or foundational but rarely referenced in the note, ensuring only influential and correctly titled papers remain linked within your bibliography.

Can I use this validation skill on paper notes with no external dependencies?▼

Yes, you can use this validation skill on paper notes without external dependencies, as it operates directly on the note content and bibliography data to generate a severity-based validation report.