academic-paper-reviewer

Simulate five reviewer personas and produce an Editorial Decision Package.

2|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Siyou-Li/research-frog-skill --skill academic-paper-reviewer-siyou-li
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Skill: academic-paper-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/Siyou-Li/research-frog-skill/tree/main/skills/academic-paper-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Siyou-Li/research-frog-skill --skill academic-paper-reviewer-siyou-li

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, multi-perspective peer-review workflow that simulates an editorial panel (Editor-in-Chief + 3 domain reviewers + Devil's Advocate) and outputs a unified Editorial Decision Letter plus a prioritized Revision Roadmap. It enables consistent, transparent, and traceable critique of academic papers by distributing evaluation across diverse viewpoints and synthesizing recommendations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Independent 5-reviewer panel: EIC, methodology, domain, perspective, and Devil's Advocate reports, with a single coordination layer.
  • Editorial synthesis: A centralized Editorial Decision and a Revision Roadmap that translates reviewer feedback into actionable author tasks.
  • Flexible modes: full review, re-review (verification), quick assessment, methodology-focus, Socratic guided revision, calibration mode.
  • Integration readiness: Outputs are designed to feed directly into an academic-paper revision flow.

Quick Start

Paste a manuscript to initiate the full 5-review process; the system will produce 5 reviewer reports, an editorial decision, and a prioritized revision roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-paper-reviewer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get structured peer review feedback on an academic manuscript?

To obtain structured peer review, paste your manuscript to activate a five-reviewer panel simulation. The system outputs independent domain reports, a unified editorial decision, and a prioritized revision roadmap without directly editing your text.

What is an editorial decision package in academic peer review?

An editorial decision package aggregates evaluations from independent reviewer personas into a unified decision letter. It includes a prioritized revision roadmap translating multidisciplinary feedback into actionable author tasks for downstream workflows.

How do I verify if manuscript revisions address previous peer review concerns?

To verify revisions against prior concerns, use the re-review or verification mode. This evaluates the updated manuscript against the original revision roadmap to confirm whether major methodological and structural concerns are resolved.

Can I perform a methodology-focused peer review without evaluating the entire paper?

Yes, you can perform a methodology-focused assessment using the quick assessment or methodology-focus mode. These options analyze methodological quality and evidence while bypassing the comprehensive five-reviewer panel simulation.

What's the best way to analyze field positioning and novelty in a research paper?

The best way to analyze field positioning and novelty is through a multidisciplinary review simulation. The domain reviewer and perspective personas evaluate core arguments, practical impact, and novelty while preserving independent analytical viewpoints.

What are the limitations of using an automated LLM agent for peer review?

A limitation of using an LLM agent for peer review is that it avoids editing the manuscript directly. It produces an editorial decision package and revision roadmap but requires the author to manually implement the suggested changes downstream.