code-implement

Reproduce external research code results with hermetic environments and reproduction logs.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/UnaryLab/ai-for-research --skill code-implement-unarylab
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Skill: code-implement
Source: https://github.com/UnaryLab/ai-for-research/tree/main/skills/code-implement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/UnaryLab/ai-for-research --skill code-implement-unarylab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of getting external research code working end to end so you can reproduce a specific paper result reliably, rather than getting stuck on setup issues or undocumented commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hermetic environment setup: installs the code in a container or isolated environment pinned to the correct commit/tag and compatible dependency stack.
  • Deterministic, result-first execution: maps each claimed figure/table/number to an exact command, config, and output location.
  • Honest reproduction with a log: generates a repro.md reproduction log and tracks minimal, recorded edits needed to run (without logic tampering).

Quick Start

Ask an agent to reproduce the paper’s Figure 3 by installing the provided GitHub repo or paper artifact in an isolated environment, running the smallest smoke test, executing the exact result command(s), and writing a repro.md with reproduced-versus-claimed numbers and any minimal diffs.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-implement

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

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How do I reproduce paper results from a GitHub repository without getting stuck on environment setup?

Reproduce paper results by installing the research code in a hermetic, containerized environment pinned to the correct commit and dependency stack, ensuring the external code runs end to end without setup failures.

What is the best way to map a claimed figure in a research paper to the exact command needed to generate it?

Deterministic, result-first execution maps each claimed figure, table, or headline number to an exact command, configuration, and output location, transforming undocumented research code into a reliable pipeline.

How do I troubleshoot research code reproduction when the reported numbers do not match the paper?

Run a smoke test at a small scale before full execution, then generate a reproduction log tracking minimal recorded edits needed to run the code without logic tampering to verify result discrepancies.

Can I use Docker for artifact evaluation and environment pinning of AI/ML research code?

Docker is used for hermetic environment setup during artifact evaluation, isolating the AI/ML or scientific computing code in a container pinned to a compatible dependency stack for reliable result verification.

Does reproducing research code require modifying the original logic to get it running?

Reproducing research code requires only minimal, recorded edits to fix environment or setup issues, explicitly avoiding any logic tampering to ensure honest artifact evaluation and result verification.

What is a reproduction log and why do I need one for verifying paper artifacts?

A reproduction log, generated as a repro.md file, records reproduced-versus-claimed numbers and any minimal diffs applied, providing an honest account of the environment setup and execution process.