autonomous-research

Generate a publication-quality research paper PDF from directory files and literature searches.

16|2|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thtskaran/claude-skills --skill autonomous-research-thtskaran
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: autonomous-research
Source: https://github.com/thtskaran/claude-skills/tree/main/autonomous-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thtskaran/claude-skills --skill autonomous-research-thtskaran

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the hard, time-consuming work of manually planning, executing, cross-checking, and writing a literature review by turning your existing directory materials into an evidence-based, publication-style research paper.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File-first research discovery: Reads every file in your active directory to extract topics, claims, limitations, and open questions, then builds a structured research seed with explicit gaps.
  • Exhaustive multi-round literature reconnaissance: Runs multiple diversified search rounds using web search plus Brightdata scraping tools, builds a live knowledge map, and then deep-dives top sources by reading full texts.
  • Gap-driven, thesis-first writing: Selects an unaddressed gap, stress-tests the thesis with counterevidence searches, constructs an argument architecture, and writes a research paper that distinguishes novel contribution from prior work.
  • Publication-quality PDF output: Follows the academic-paper skill to format and generate the final PDF with consistent citations, figures, tables, and a quality gate.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to "find what's missing in the literature from the files in my active directory and write a novel research paper, then produce the final PDF."

Frequently Asked Questions about autonomous-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert my research notes and dataset files into a literature review paper?

To convert your research notes into a literature review paper, this Skill reads all files in your active directory, extracts topics and open questions, performs multi-round web research, and generates a publication-quality PDF with citations.

Can I generate a research paper directly from files in my working directory?

Yes, you can generate a research paper directly from directory files. The Skill scans your uploaded materials to build a structured research seed, validates thesis gaps, and outputs a final academic PDF document.

What's the best way to identify gaps in literature from existing academic materials?

The best way to identify literature gaps is using a file-first approach that reads your academic materials to extract limitations and open questions, then runs diversified search rounds to build a live knowledge map for gap validation.

Does this literature review process include citation management and counterevidence testing?

Yes, the literature review process includes citation management and counterevidence testing. It stress-tests your thesis with counterevidence searches and formats the final PDF with consistent citations, figures, and tables.

Do I need web search and Brightdata scraping tools to automate research paper writing?

Yes, you need web search and Brightdata scraping tools for automated research paper writing. These dependencies enable exhaustive multi-round literature reconnaissance and deep-diving into full-text sources for evidence synthesis.

How does the thesis gap validation work when writing a research paper from seed notes?

Thesis gap validation works by selecting an unaddressed gap from your seed notes, stress-testing the thesis against counterevidence, and constructing an argument architecture that distinguishes your novel contribution from prior work.