Does bib-delete support bulk deletion of multiple entries?

While the core command deletes by specific ID, you can achieve bulk deletion by using it in combination with filtering tools or by running the command in a loop for multiple IDs.

Will using this skill ruin my BibTeX file formatting?

No, the skill is designed to auto-detect and preserve the existing formatting and structure of your bibliography files during the deletion process.

What happens if I try to delete an ID that doesn't exist?

The skill will verify if the entry exists first; if the ID is not found, it will return an error and abort the process to ensure data integrity.

Is there an undo option for deleted entries?

Deletion is permanent. It is highly recommended to use the --output flag to create a new file or back up your bibliography before performing in-place deletions.

Bibliography Entry Deleter

Name: Bibliography Entry Deleter
Author: Mearman

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Content Management

Removes specific entries from bibliography files by ID while maintaining file formatting and structure.

About

The bib-delete skill streamlines the management of bibliographic data by allowing users to precisely remove entries from BibTeX or similar bibliography files within the Claude Code environment. Whether you are cleaning up outdated references, removing duplicates, or purging specific IDs from a research library, this tool ensures the integrity of the remaining file structure and formatting. It supports both in-place editing and saving to separate output files, making it an essential utility for researchers, academics, and technical writers who need to maintain clean and accurate reference lists programmatically.

Key Features

Existence verification to prevent silent failures
Output redirection for safe file processing
2 GitHub stars
In-place file modification support
Delete entries by specific unique ID
Automatic format detection and preservation

Use Cases

Cleaning up a master reference library by purging specific unwanted entries
Removing outdated or retracted citations from a research paper bibliography
Automating the removal of temporary entries in technical documentation workflows

About

Key Features

Existence verification to prevent silent failures
Output redirection for safe file processing
2 GitHub stars
In-place file modification support
Delete entries by specific unique ID
Automatic format detection and preservation

Use Cases

Cleaning up a master reference library by purging specific unwanted entries
Removing outdated or retracted citations from a research paper bibliography
Automating the removal of temporary entries in technical documentation workflows