joss-audit

Audit R packages and paper.md files against the JOSS reviewer checklist.

2|1|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/queelius/claude-anvil --skill joss-audit
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Skill: joss-audit
Source: https://github.com/queelius/claude-anvil/tree/main/pub-pipeline/skills/joss-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/queelius/claude-anvil --skill joss-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires git, gh, Rscript, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the rigorous auditing of R packages and their accompanying papers against the JOSS submission checklist, identifying critical gaps and providing actionable recommendations for readiness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Checklist Evaluation: Assesses software quality, documentation, development history, and paper format compliance.
  • Gap Reporting: Generates a structured report detailing critical issues and warnings.
  • Use Case: Before submitting an R package to the Journal of Open Source Software (JOSS), use this Skill to ensure all requirements are met, preventing common rejection reasons and streamlining the submission process.

Quick Start

Use the joss-audit skill to check if my R package is ready for JOSS submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about joss-audit

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

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How do I check if my R package is ready for JOSS submission?

To check if your R package is ready for JOSS submission, audit it against the JOSS reviewer checklist to verify software quality, documentation, development history, and paper.md format compliance. This generates a structured gap report identifying missing elements and offering remediation steps.

What is a JOSS submission audit for academic publishing?

A JOSS submission audit is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses R packages and their associated paper.md files against the Journal of Open Source Software reviewer checklist. It verifies development history, software quality, documentation, and paper format compliance to produce a structured gap report.

Do I need git and gh installed to audit an R package for JOSS compliance?

Yes, you need git, gh, and Rscript installed to audit an R package for JOSS compliance. These dependencies are required to verify the package's development history, access repository metadata, and execute the R package checks during the submission audit.

How do I fix paper.md formatting errors before submitting to the Journal of Open Source Software?

To fix paper.md formatting errors before submitting to the Journal of Open Source Software, run an audit that checks paper format compliance against the JOSS checklist. The resulting gap report identifies specific formatting issues and offers actionable remediation steps.

What does the JOSS reviewer checklist evaluate in an R package?

The JOSS reviewer checklist evaluates an R package's software quality, documentation completeness, development history, and paper format compliance. Auditing against this checklist produces a structured report detailing critical issues and warnings to prevent common rejection reasons.