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/install reference-style-sync
Description
One-click synchronization and standardization of reference formats in literature management tools, intelligently fixing metadata errors.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent for local bibliographic cleanup: it runs a bundled Python script that reads input files you provide and writes normalized outputs. Before running, (1) review scripts/main.py if you want to confirm there is no network activity or unexpected filesystem access (the visible imports are stdlib-only), (2) run the script on a small sample in a sandbox or test directory, and (3) avoid feeding any sensitive credentials or private data you don't want written to disk. Note: requirements.txt lists 'dataclasses' even though Python 3.10+ includes dataclasses in the stdlib—this is harmless but slightly inconsistent.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: reference-style-sync
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is a legitimate utility for processing and standardizing bibliographic metadata (BibTeX, RIS, JSON, CSV). The core logic in `scripts/main.py` uses standard Python libraries and regular expressions to clean author names, journal titles, and DOIs without any evidence of network access, data exfiltration, or unauthorized command execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (reference format synchronization and metadata fixing) align with the included script and supporting reference file. The code imports only local-parsing and stdlib modules and appears designed to read bibliographic files and produce normalized outputs. There are no unexpected credentials, binaries, or cloud services requested.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md instructs the agent to run the packaged script against user-provided input files and to confirm inputs, outputs, and scope before execution. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated system files, environment variables, or transmit data externally. The script will read whichever input paths the user supplies and write outputs—this is expected behavior for a file-processing tool.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only skill) so nothing is downloaded or installed automatically. The repository includes a requirements.txt listing 'dataclasses', which is part of the Python standard library on 3.7+ and thus unnecessary for Python 3.10+—this is a minor inconsistency but not a security risk.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths. The code and SKILL.md do not reference secrets or unrelated environment access. Required permissions are limited to reading user-supplied input files and writing outputs.
Persistence & Privilege
Flags indicate the skill is not forced-always and uses the standard invocation model. It does not request permanent presence or modifications to other skills or system-wide agent settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install reference-style-sync - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/reference-style-sync - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release.
- Provides one-click synchronization and standardization of reference formats in literature management tools.
- Intelligently repairs common metadata errors, including author names, journal names, DOI, page numbers, and dates.
- Supports multiple literature management tools (Zotero, EndNote) and universal formats (BibTeX, RIS, CSV, JSON).
- Enables batch processing, style conversion (APA, MLA, AMA, Vancouver, etc.), deduplication, and quality checks.
- Offers both command-line interface and Python API for flexible usage.
- Includes clear usage instructions, parameter documentation, repair rules, and example outputs.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reference Style Sync?
One-click synchronization and standardization of reference formats in literature management tools, intelligently fixing metadata errors. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 113 downloads so far.
How do I install Reference Style Sync?
Run "/install reference-style-sync" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Reference Style Sync free?
Yes, Reference Style Sync is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Reference Style Sync support?
Reference Style Sync is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Reference Style Sync?
It is built and maintained by AIpoch (@aipoch-ai); the current version is v1.0.0.
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