bibliography-management-guide
Installation
SKILL.md
Bibliography Management Guide
A skill for managing references in LaTeX using BibLaTeX, natbib, and traditional BibTeX. Covers bibliography database setup, citation commands, style selection, and troubleshooting common bibliography compilation issues.
Choosing a Bibliography System
BibLaTeX vs. natbib vs. Traditional BibTeX
| Feature | BibLaTeX + Biber | natbib + BibTeX | Traditional BibTeX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend | Biber | BibTeX | BibTeX |
| Unicode support | Full | Limited | Limited |
| Citation styles | Highly customizable | Style-dependent | .bst files |
| Multi-bibliography | Built-in | Requires hacks | Difficult |
| Date handling | Advanced (circa, ranges) | Basic | Basic |
| Recommended for | New projects | Legacy journals | Minimal setups |