academic-peer-reviewer

Identify logical gaps, formatting issues, and unsupported claims in academic manuscripts.

Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill --skill academic-peer-reviewer
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Skill: academic-peer-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill/tree/main/.claude/skills/academic-peer-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill --skill academic-peer-reviewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The critical reviewer role identifies flaws and ensures arguments, structure, and formatting are sound before publication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gate 1: Completeness Check - alignment with protocol.md, asset verification, and figure/table presence.
  • Gate 2: The Roast - critique of logical flaws, overclaims, and formatting issues.
  • Gate 3: The Report - generate a structured peer review at reviews/review_<date>.md.
  • Safety & compliance: check for sensitive data leakage and ensure clear, actionable feedback.

Quick Start

Load the draft contents and protocol, then generate a structured peer review report at reviews/review-YYYYMMDD.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-peer-reviewer

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

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How do I perform a structured peer review of an academic manuscript?

To perform a structured peer review, load your draft and protocol to trigger a gate-based workflow that checks completeness, critiques logical flaws, and generates a structured review file.

What is the best way to check a research paper for logical gaps and unsupported claims?

Checking a research paper for logical gaps and unsupported claims requires a gate-based critique workflow that identifies overclaims, verifies asset alignment, and outputs actionable feedback in a review report.

How do I automate manuscript formatting checks before submission?

Automating manuscript formatting checks involves loading the draft contents and protocol to verify figure and table presence, ensuring alignment before generating a structured critique report.

Does this peer review workflow require specific software dependencies?

This peer review workflow requires Python 3.8 or higher to run, utilizing a gate-based critique system that processes manuscripts and outputs a markdown review file without requiring external dependencies.

Can I use this manuscript critique tool for early-stage drafts?

Yes, you can use this manuscript critique tool for early-stage drafts and submitted papers across disciplines to detect logical flaws, formatting issues, and sensitive data leakage.

What limitations exist when checking academic manuscripts for flaws?

Limitations include relying on the provided protocol for completeness verification, requiring manual loading of draft contents, and focusing strictly on logical gaps and formatting rather than content generation.