manuscript-critic

Audit academic manuscripts across 13 phases for journal compliance.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill manuscript-critic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: manuscript-critic
Source: https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop/tree/main/.claude/skills/manuscript-critic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill manuscript-critic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the high risk of desk rejection and peer-review failure by performing a rigorous, structured audit of academic manuscripts before they are submitted to journals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Submission Readiness Audit: Evaluates manuscripts against journal-specific standards, reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA), and editorial desk-rejection criteria.
  • Multi-Perspective Review: Analyzes the text from the viewpoints of a peer reviewer, journal editor, field reader, and methodologist to identify gaps in logic, reproducibility, and presentation.
  • Use Case: A researcher preparing a clinical trial report for a high-impact journal uses this skill to identify missing effect sizes, inconsistent reporting, or methodological documentation gaps that would otherwise trigger a desk rejection.

Quick Start

Use the manuscript-critic skill to perform a submission-readiness review on my draft manuscript file and provide a verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about manuscript-critic

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

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How do I check my academic manuscript for desk rejection criteria before submission?▼

A pre-submission audit evaluates your academic manuscript against journal-specific standards and reporting guidelines to identify compliance gaps. This stress testing checks for missing effect sizes, inconsistent reporting, and methodological documentation issues that typically trigger desk rejection.

What is a multi-perspective peer review for a research manuscript?▼

A multi-perspective peer review analyzes academic manuscripts from the viewpoints of a peer reviewer, journal editor, field reader, and methodologist. This structured approach identifies gaps in logic, reproducibility verification, and presentation that a single-perspective review might miss.

Can I use a pre-submission audit for systematic reviews and meta-analyses?▼

Yes, the pre-submission audit applies to original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. It performs a comprehensive 13-phase audit to ensure compliance with journal standards and reporting guidelines like CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA.

How do I verify reproducibility in a clinical trial report before peer review?▼

Reproducibility verification checks your clinical trial report for missing methodological documentation and inconsistent reporting. A structured gap analysis identifies missing effect sizes and methodological gaps that would otherwise trigger peer-review failure.

Does a manuscript compliance audit work with PRISMA and CONSORT reporting guidelines?▼

Yes, the manuscript compliance audit evaluates submissions against reporting guidelines including CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA. It stress-tests the manuscript against these standards to ensure reporting guidelines are fully satisfied before journal submission.

What are the limitations of automated editorial feedback for academic publishing?▼

Automated editorial feedback provides structured gap analysis and reproducibility verification but focuses on pre-submission stress testing against desk-rejection criteria. It does not replace the actual journal peer-review process but prepares the manuscript to withstand it.