academic-paper-reviewer

Generate five reviewer reports and an editorial decision with revision roadmap.

3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper --skill academic-paper-reviewer-crdong233
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Skill: academic-paper-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper/tree/main/skills/academic-research-skills-main/academic-paper-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper --skill academic-paper-reviewer-crdong233

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables automated, multi-perspective peer review simulations by configuring a diverse panel of reviewer personas to assess a manuscript, identify gaps, and generate an editorial decision package.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic reviewer personas: five independent reviewers (EIC + 3 peers + Devil's Advocate) with field-specific expertise.
  • Phase-driven workflow: Phase 0: field analysis and reviewer configuration; Phase 1: parallel reviews; Phase 2: editorial synthesis; Phase 2.5: Socratic revision coaching.
  • Output package: five review reports, an editorial decision letter, and a structured revision roadmap ready for downstream revision workflows.

Quick Start

Trigger a full review by providing a manuscript file or text to initiate Phase 0 and launch the 3-phase workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-paper-reviewer

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

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How do I simulate peer review for my academic manuscript before submission?

Simulate peer review by providing your manuscript text or file to generate five independent reviewer reports from distinct personas, including an Editor-in-Chief, peer reviewers, and a Devil's Advocate. The workflow analyzes your paper's field to configure field-specific expert perspectives, producing structured reports and an editorial decision letter to highlight gaps before actual submission.

What is a Devil's Advocate review and how does it improve paper revision?

A Devil's Advocate review is a critical assessment persona that challenges your manuscript's core assumptions and identifies potential vulnerabilities. It improves paper revision by providing a contrarian perspective alongside standard peer reviews, ensuring your arguments are robust against aggressive critique and strengthening the overall narrative before you face real editorial scrutiny.

How do I generate a structured revision roadmap from peer review feedback?

Generate a structured revision roadmap through the workflow's editorial synthesis phase, which consolidates feedback from five independent reviewer reports into a prioritized action plan. This roadmap categorizes necessary changes by importance and scales to large papers, creating a ready-to-use guide for downstream paper revision workflows.

Can automated peer review adapt to different academic disciplines and large papers?

Automated peer review adapts to diverse disciplines by dynamically configuring reviewer identities and perspectives based on a Phase 0 field analysis of your manuscript. The workflow is designed to scale to large papers, ensuring comprehensive multi-perspective assessment regardless of document length or specific research domain.

Does the peer review simulation provide Socratic coaching for paper revisions?

Yes, the peer review simulation includes a dedicated Socratic revision coaching phase following the editorial synthesis. This phase uses guided questioning to help you deeply understand reviewer critiques and ideate solutions, moving beyond simple checklists to foster genuine manuscript improvement and critical thinking.