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literature-review

Conduct comprehensive, systematic literature reviews using multiple academic databases (PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar, etc.). This skill should be used when conducting systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, research synthesis, or comprehensive literature searches across biomedical, scientific, and technical domains. Creates professionally formatted markdown documents and PDFs with verified citations in multiple citation styles (APA, Nature, Vancouver, etc.).

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About literature-review

The literature-review skill is designed to facilitate comprehensive and systematic literature reviews across various academic databases, such as PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar. This skill addresses the challenges researchers face when synthesizing vast amounts of information, ensuring that reviews are thorough, well-structured, and adhere to rigorous academic standards. By automating the search and citation verification processes, the skill streamlines the creation of literature reviews, making it easier for researchers to compile and present their findings effectively.

FAQ

How do I conduct a systematic literature review using this skill?

You can conduct a systematic literature review by defining your research question, establishing scope, developing a search strategy, and utilizing multiple academic databases for comprehensive searches.

What databases can I access with this skill?

This skill allows access to multiple academic databases including PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, and Semantic Scholar.

Are there any limitations regarding the types of literature reviews I can conduct?

The skill is primarily suited for systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews; ensure your review type aligns with these capabilities.

Install literature-review

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill