academic-peer-reviewer

Identify logical gaps, formatting issues, and unsupported claims in academic manuscripts.

Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill --skill academic-peer-reviewer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: academic-peer-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill/tree/main/.claude/skills/academic-peer-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill --skill academic-peer-reviewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The critical reviewer role identifies flaws and ensures arguments, structure, and formatting are sound before publication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gate 1: Completeness Check - alignment with protocol.md, asset verification, and figure/table presence.
  • Gate 2: The Roast - critique of logical flaws, overclaims, and formatting issues.
  • Gate 3: The Report - generate a structured peer review at reviews/review_<date>.md.
  • Safety & compliance: check for sensitive data leakage and ensure clear, actionable feedback.

Quick Start

Load the draft contents and protocol, then generate a structured peer review report at reviews/review-YYYYMMDD.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-peer-reviewer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a structured peer review of an academic manuscript?▼

To perform a structured peer review, load your draft and protocol to trigger a gate-based workflow that checks completeness, critiques logical flaws, and generates a structured review file.

What is the best way to check a research paper for logical gaps and unsupported claims?▼

Checking a research paper for logical gaps and unsupported claims requires a gate-based critique workflow that identifies overclaims, verifies asset alignment, and outputs actionable feedback in a review report.

How do I automate manuscript formatting checks before submission?▼

Automating manuscript formatting checks involves loading the draft contents and protocol to verify figure and table presence, ensuring alignment before generating a structured critique report.

Does this peer review workflow require specific software dependencies?▼

This peer review workflow requires Python 3.8 or higher to run, utilizing a gate-based critique system that processes manuscripts and outputs a markdown review file without requiring external dependencies.

Can I use this manuscript critique tool for early-stage drafts?▼

Yes, you can use this manuscript critique tool for early-stage drafts and submitted papers across disciplines to detect logical flaws, formatting issues, and sensitive data leakage.

What limitations exist when checking academic manuscripts for flaws?▼

Limitations include relying on the provided protocol for completeness verification, requiring manual loading of draft contents, and focusing strictly on logical gaps and formatting rather than content generation.