AutoDiscovery

Coordinate iterative scientific experiments via the asta CLI.

30|5|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill autodiscovery
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Skill: AutoDiscovery
Source: https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins/tree/main/plugins/asta-preview/skills/autodiscovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill autodiscovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires uv, asta, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to create, monitor, and manage autonomous AI-driven discovery runs, automating iterative scientific experiments and hypothesis testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Run Management: Create, list, and get details of multiple discovery runs using the asta autodiscovery CLI commands.
  • Experiment Tracking: View specific experiments within runs, analyze surprise scores and belief updates to guide research.
  • Analysis & Decision: Quickly assess run statuses and experiment outcomes to decide on further exploration or refinement.

Quick Start

Create a new discovery run, upload dataset, configure metadata, and submit to initiate automated experimentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about AutoDiscovery

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

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How do I automate hypothesis testing for iterative scientific experiments?

Automated hypothesis testing is managed by coordinating the setup, execution, and insight retrieval of iterative scientific experiments via an AI-enabled platform. You create discovery runs, upload datasets, and submit them to initiate automated experimentation.

What is AI-driven science and how does it handle experiment monitoring?

AI-driven science streamlines discovery by automating experiment monitoring and experimental management. It tracks specific experiments within runs, analyzes surprise scores, and evaluates belief updates to guide dynamic research analysis.

Does the AutoDiscovery Skill work with the uv package manager and Python 3.11?

Yes, the Skill ensures compatibility with Python 3.11+, the uv package manager, and the asta CLI. This environment setup is required to create, list, and manage autonomous AI-driven discovery runs.

How do I track experiment outcomes and analyze surprise scores during a run?

You track experiment outcomes by viewing specific experiments within runs using the asta autodiscovery CLI commands. This allows you to analyze surprise scores and belief updates to quickly assess run statuses and guide research decisions.

What is the best way to manage multiple autonomous discovery runs?

The best way to manage multiple discovery runs is using the asta autodiscovery CLI commands to create, list, and get details. Quickly assess run statuses and experiment outcomes to decide on further exploration or refinement.

Why do I need the asta CLI for experimental management?

You need the asta CLI for experimental management because it provides the commands to create discovery runs, upload datasets, configure metadata, and submit them to initiate automated experimentation and track experiment outcomes.