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literature-synthesis

Synthesize multiple sources into coherent narratives with explicit evidence tracking and confidence ceilings.

allowed_tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, Task, TodoWrite

model: sonnet

$ Instalar

git clone https://github.com/DNYoussef/context-cascade /tmp/context-cascade && cp -r /tmp/context-cascade/skills/research/literature-synthesis ~/.claude/skills/context-cascade

// tip: Run this command in your terminal to install the skill

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name: literature-synthesis description: Synthesize multiple sources into coherent narratives with explicit evidence tracking and confidence ceilings. allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, Task, TodoWrite model: sonnet x-version: 3.2.0 x-category: research x-vcl-compliance: v3.1.1 x-cognitive-frames:

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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Purpose

Combine findings across papers/articles into concise, evidence-backed syntheses.
Expose constraints and assumptions clearly to avoid overgeneralization.
Maintain structure-first artifacts for reuse and traceability.

Trigger Conditions

Positive: literature reviews, state-of-the-art summaries, related work sections.
Negative: single-source summaries (use academic-reading-workflow), or prompt-only edits (prompt-architect).

Guardrails

Constraint buckets: HARD (scope, dates, domains), SOFT (style, depth), INFERRED (coverage, exclusions) with sources.
Two-pass refinement: synthesis structure → epistemic audit with evidence and ceilings.
Cite sources inline with links/pages; avoid claim aggregation without evidence.

Inputs

Research question and intended audience.
Source list with metadata and access.
Formatting needs (bullets, narrative, tables) and timebox.

Workflow

Scope & Constraints: Define inclusion/exclusion criteria and outputs; confirm INFERRED assumptions.
Source Mapping: Group sources by theme and strength; note gaps or conflicts.
Draft Synthesis: Build outline, then fill with claims tied to sources and confidence ceilings.
Epistemic Pass: Check for overclaims, contradictions, and missing evidence; rebalance coverage.
Deliver & Store: Provide synthesized narrative plus evidence table; update references/examples.

Validation & Quality Gates

Every claim tied to at least one source with confidence ceiling.
Coverage matches constraints and inclusion criteria.
Conflicts highlighted with proposed resolutions or follow-ups.

Response Template

**Scope & Constraints**
- HARD / SOFT / INFERRED.

**Key Themes**
- Theme → evidence → confidence ceiling.

**Conflicts / Gaps**
- ...

**Next Steps**
- ...

Confidence: 0.81 (ceiling: research 0.85) - based on cross-source synthesis and evidence tracking.

Confidence: 0.81 (ceiling: research 0.85) - reflects completed synthesis with evidence-linked claims.