academic-author

Orchestrate citation, typst, and schematic sub-skills to produce publication-ready manuscripts.

Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arendon1/agent-skills --skill academic-author
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Skill: academic-author
Source: https://github.com/arendon1/agent-skills/tree/main/academic-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arendon1/agent-skills --skill academic-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Academic Author coordinates specialized sub-skills to streamline research, drafting, and publication processes, reducing manual orchestration overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates dedicated sub-skills for citation management, typographic writing, and schematic plotting.
  • Designs research workflows, enforces IMRaD structure, and guides publishing strategy.
  • Use Case: A user wants to plan, draft, cite, diagram, and submit a manuscript with consistent style and formatting.

Quick Start

Bootstrapping loads all workflows into your workspace for immediate use.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage academic workflows for publication-ready manuscripts?

Academic workflows for publication-ready manuscripts are managed by coordinating modular sub-skills that handle citation management, typographic writing, and scientific schematics. This orchestration enforces IMRaD structure and guides the overall publishing strategy.

What is the best way to draft a scientific paper using IMRaD structure?

Drafting a scientific paper using IMRaD structure is handled by delegating writing tasks to a typographic sub-skill. This enforces the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion format while maintaining consistent manuscript style and formatting.

Can I use this workflow for citation management and figure design simultaneously?

Citation management and figure design are supported simultaneously through delegated sub-skills. The orchestration environment delegates these specific tasks to dedicated citation-management and scientific-schematics components during the drafting process.

Do I need any dependencies to set up the academic publishing environment?

No external dependencies are required to set up the academic publishing environment. Bootstrapping loads all available research, drafting, and publication workflows directly into your workspace for immediate use.

Does this manuscript orchestration approach work across different scientific domains?

Manuscript orchestration works across scientific domains by applying standardized research planning, IMRaD drafting, and publishing workflows. The coordinated sub-skills adapt to various scientific fields requiring consistent typographic formatting and citation management.

Why does my research workflow require sub-skill delegation for publication?

Research workflows require sub-skill delegation for publication to reduce manual orchestration overhead. Coordinating specialized typographic writing, citation, and schematic tasks ensures consistent manuscript production without managing each tool independently.