validate-bib

name	validate-bib
description	Check project citations against bibliography entries. Use when Codex needs to scan `.tex` or `.qmd` files for citation keys, find missing bibliography entries, detect unused or malformed references, or produce a bibliography cleanup report before compilation or submission.

Validate Bib

Use this skill before compile-heavy paper work or submission when bibliography drift is likely.

Workflow

1. Identify the bibliography file.
2. Scan manuscript and slide sources for citation keys.
3. Cross-check:
   • cited but missing
   • present but unused
   • suspiciously similar keys
4. Report the results before editing anything.

Output rules

• Missing citations are highest priority.
• Unused entries are informational unless the user wants cleanup.
• Keep the report keyed to exact citation strings.

Load references as needed

• Read references/citation-scan.md for file patterns and report format.