autonomous-research

Generate a publication-quality research paper PDF from directory files and literature searches.

16|2|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thtskaran/claude-skills --skill autonomous-research-thtskaran
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: autonomous-research
Source: https://github.com/thtskaran/claude-skills/tree/main/autonomous-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thtskaran/claude-skills --skill autonomous-research-thtskaran

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the hard, time-consuming work of manually planning, executing, cross-checking, and writing a literature review by turning your existing directory materials into an evidence-based, publication-style research paper.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File-first research discovery: Reads every file in your active directory to extract topics, claims, limitations, and open questions, then builds a structured research seed with explicit gaps.
  • Exhaustive multi-round literature reconnaissance: Runs multiple diversified search rounds using web search plus Brightdata scraping tools, builds a live knowledge map, and then deep-dives top sources by reading full texts.
  • Gap-driven, thesis-first writing: Selects an unaddressed gap, stress-tests the thesis with counterevidence searches, constructs an argument architecture, and writes a research paper that distinguishes novel contribution from prior work.
  • Publication-quality PDF output: Follows the academic-paper skill to format and generate the final PDF with consistent citations, figures, tables, and a quality gate.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to "find what's missing in the literature from the files in my active directory and write a novel research paper, then produce the final PDF."

Frequently Asked Questions about autonomous-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert my research notes and dataset files into a literature review paper?▼

To convert your research notes into a literature review paper, this Skill reads all files in your active directory, extracts topics and open questions, performs multi-round web research, and generates a publication-quality PDF with citations.

Can I generate a research paper directly from files in my working directory?▼

Yes, you can generate a research paper directly from directory files. The Skill scans your uploaded materials to build a structured research seed, validates thesis gaps, and outputs a final academic PDF document.

What's the best way to identify gaps in literature from existing academic materials?▼

The best way to identify literature gaps is using a file-first approach that reads your academic materials to extract limitations and open questions, then runs diversified search rounds to build a live knowledge map for gap validation.

Does this literature review process include citation management and counterevidence testing?▼

Yes, the literature review process includes citation management and counterevidence testing. It stress-tests your thesis with counterevidence searches and formats the final PDF with consistent citations, figures, and tables.

Do I need web search and Brightdata scraping tools to automate research paper writing?▼

Yes, you need web search and Brightdata scraping tools for automated research paper writing. These dependencies enable exhaustive multi-round literature reconnaissance and deep-diving into full-text sources for evidence synthesis.

How does the thesis gap validation work when writing a research paper from seed notes?▼

Thesis gap validation works by selecting an unaddressed gap from your seed notes, stress-testing the thesis against counterevidence, and constructing an argument architecture that distinguishes your novel contribution from prior work.