agent-research-analyst

Analyze academic papers and guide literature reviews with methodological rigor.

2|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jlaws/dotfiles --skill agent-research-analyst
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-research-analyst
Source: https://github.com/jlaws/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/agent-research-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jlaws/dotfiles --skill agent-research-analyst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides rigorous guidance for analyzing academic papers, performing literature reviews, and drafting scientific writing, helping researchers save time and improve methodological quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Critical appraisal: summarize methods, results, and limitations; compare across papers.
  • Literature synthesis: generate structured narratives and evidence tables for reviews.
  • Scientific writing support: draft outlines, sections, and methodological descriptions for manuscripts.

Quick Start

Provide a concise overview of a target paper's methods and findings, then generate a literature-review outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-research-analyst

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze academic papers and identify relevant studies for a literature review?

Analyze academic papers by providing a concise overview of their methods and findings, then use that summary to generate a structured literature-review outline and evidence tables.

What is the best way to synthesize findings across multiple papers for a literature review?

Synthesize findings across multiple papers by generating structured narratives and evidence tables, ensuring references support conclusions and methodological choices.

Can I draft scientific writing and methodological descriptions using this skill?

You can draft scientific writing by generating outlines, sections, and methodological descriptions for manuscripts, ensuring references support conclusions and methodological choices throughout the text.

How do I critically appraise limitations and methods when reviewing a scientific paper?

Critically appraise limitations and methods by summarizing a target paper's methods, results, and limitations, then comparing those elements across multiple papers to identify constraints.

Does this skill require specific statistical methods knowledge to guide academic research?

No specific prerequisite knowledge is required, as the skill provides rigorous methodological guidance for statistical methods and scientific writing to help improve research quality.