experiment-pipeline

Coordinate four-stage research experiments with budgets and diagnostic gates.

122|19|Updated Dec 2, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AI4Scientist/nano-scientist --skill experiment-pipeline-ai4scientist
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Skill: experiment-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/AI4Scientist/nano-scientist/tree/main/skills/experiment-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AI4Scientist/nano-scientist --skill experiment-pipeline-ai4scientist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill coordinates a disciplined, budget-conscious four-stage workflow to reproduce baselines, tune hyperparameters, and validate novel methods in research experiments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a four-stage experiment pipeline (Initial Implementation, Hyperparameter Tuning, Proposed Method, Ablation Study) with generate → execute → record → diagnose → revise loops.
  • Applies fixed attempt budgets (Stages 1–4) and gate conditions to ensure efficient, reproducible progress.
  • Provides artifact organization and trajectory logging with cross-stage summaries, plus integration points for evo-memory and experiment-craft.
  • Stores stage artifacts under /experiments and supports structured diagnostics and escalation paths.

Quick Start

Create a new experiment pipeline and run Stage 1 baseline reproduction, then progress through Stage 2–4 within their budgets.

Frequently Asked Questions about experiment-pipeline

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

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How do I structure baseline reproduction and ablation studies in a reproducible workflow?

Structure baseline reproduction and ablation studies using a four-stage experiment pipeline with generate, execute, record, diagnose, and revise loops. This workflow enforces stage gates and attempt budgets to ensure reproducible progress across datasets and configurations.

What is the best way to enforce experiment budgets during hyperparameter tuning?

Enforce experiment budgets during hyperparameter tuning by applying fixed attempt limits across each pipeline stage. The budget-bound workflow gates progression to Stage 2 only after Stage 1 conditions are met, preventing runaway compute costs while logging artifacts.

How does artifact logging work across multiple experiment stages?

Artifact logging across experiment stages works by storing outputs in dedicated stage directories under /experiments. The pipeline records trajectory logs and cross-stage summaries, integrating with evo-memory to maintain structured diagnostics and reproduction traces.

Can I reproduce literature baselines and validate novel methods using a stage-gated pipeline?

Reproduce literature baselines and validate novel methods using a stage-gated pipeline that separates initial implementation, hyperparameter tuning, proposed method validation, and ablation study. Each stage enforces gate conditions and fixed budgets before escalation to the next phase.

What are the limitations of a fixed four-stage experiment pipeline for research?

A fixed four-stage experiment pipeline limits research flexibility by imposing strict stage progression and attempt budgets. Researchers requiring ad-hoc exploration outside the initial implementation, tuning, proposed method, and ablation sequence may find the rigid gates restrictive for non-standard workflows.

Do I need evo-memory integration to run structured experiment diagnostics?

Evo-memory integration is not required to run structured experiment diagnostics, but it provides cross-stage summary persistence and reproduction traces. The pipeline natively supports stage directories and trajectory logging, while evo-memory serves as an optional integration point for extended diagnostic context.