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acquire-data

Read a download manifest and acquire dataset files into a target directory.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#manifest#download#progress#dataset#reproducible#acquire
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DamarisDeng/paper-writing-system --skill acquire-data
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: acquire-data
Source: https://github.com/DamarisDeng/paper-writing-system/tree/main/workflow/skills/acquire-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DamarisDeng/paper-writing-system --skill acquire-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Stateless data downloader that reads a download manifest and acquires datasets. Used twice in the pipeline: Stage 0 (documented datasets from Data_Description.md) and Stage 4 (supplementary data from research_questions.json).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stateless, manifest-driven dataset acquisition
  • Downloads to data/[target_dir]/ and generates README and download report
  • Supports stage-based progress tracking and resume

Quick Start

Run the acquire-data tool with your chosen output folder and manifest file.

Frequently Asked Questions about acquire-data

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to ensure reproducible data acquisition across pipeline stages?▼

Reproducible data acquisition is achieved by using a stateless downloader that reads a manifest file to fetch datasets, automatically generating a README and download report to document the provenance of the acquired files.

How do I download datasets with extraction and file verification patterns?▼

Downloading datasets with extraction and file verification requires specifying per-entry download URLs and matching verification patterns within a JSON manifest, allowing the downloader to process and validate files automatically.

Does manifest-based dataset downloading work without external dependencies?▼

Manifest-based dataset downloading can work without external dependencies by using a stateless approach that reads a JSON manifest and orchestrates file acquisition directly into the data directory structure.

What output files are generated when downloading datasets from a manifest?▼

Downloading datasets from a manifest generates the acquired dataset files in a data target directory, along with a data/README.md and a download report that document the progress and status of the acquisition.

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