validate-bib
Validate bibliography entries against citations in all lecture files. Find missing entries and unused references.
Best use case
validate-bib is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Validate bibliography entries against citations in all lecture files. Find missing entries and unused references.
Teams using validate-bib should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/validate-bib/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How validate-bib Compares
| Feature / Agent | validate-bib | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Validate bibliography entries against citations in all lecture files. Find missing entries and unused references.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Validate Bibliography
Cross-reference all citations in lecture files against bibliography entries.
## Steps
1. **Read the bibliography file** and extract all citation keys
2. **Scan all lecture files for citation keys:**
- `.tex` files: look for `\cite{`, `\citet{`, `\citep{`, `\citeauthor{`, `\citeyear{`
- `.qmd` files: look for `@key`, `[@key]`, `[@key1; @key2]`
- Extract all unique citation keys used
3. **Cross-reference:**
- **Missing entries:** Citations used in lectures but NOT in bibliography
- **Unused entries:** Entries in bibliography not cited anywhere
- **Potential typos:** Similar-but-not-matching keys
4. **Check entry quality** for each bib entry:
- Required fields present (author, title, year, journal/booktitle)
- Author field properly formatted
- Year is reasonable
- No malformed characters or encoding issues
5. **Report findings:**
- List of missing bibliography entries (CRITICAL)
- List of unused entries (informational)
- List of potential typos in citation keys
- List of quality issues
## Files to scan:
```
Slides/*.tex
Quarto/*.qmd
```
## Bibliography location:
```
Bibliography_base.bib (repo root)
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