lit-gate

Assess academic manuscript drafts for submission readiness with customizable checks.

37|5|Updated Jun 6, 2026

Search Tags:#quality check #text analysis #academic writing #manuscript #submission

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/bionoob7/nlr-workflow --skill lit-gate

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Skill: lit-gate
Source: https://github.com/bionoob7/nlr-workflow/tree/main/.claude/skills/lit-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bionoob7/nlr-workflow --skill lit-gate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bash, grep, pandoc, zotero, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of checking a manuscript's readiness for submission by performing a series of objective, tool-based checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Objective Checks: Performs checks like word count, citation density, abstract presence, and section structure.
Customizable Thresholds: Allows setting custom thresholds for each check.
Structured Scorecard: Provides a detailed scorecard with pass/fail/warn status for each check.
Use Case: Before submitting a manuscript, run the lit-gate skill to ensure it meets all submission criteria.

Quick Start

Use the lit-gate skill to check the manuscript 'manuscript_v2.md' for submission readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-gate

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

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How do I check academic manuscript submission readiness automatically?▼

To check academic manuscript submission readiness, you can automate objective assessments of drafts by evaluating word count, citation density, abstract presence, and section structure to generate a structured scorecard.

What objective checks should I perform on a manuscript before submission?▼

Objective manuscript checks before submission should include evaluating word count, citation density, abstract presence, and section structure, producing a pass, fail, or warn status for each criterion in a detailed scorecard.

Do I need Pandoc and Zotero to analyze manuscript drafts?▼

Yes, you need Pandoc and Zotero to analyze manuscript drafts, alongside Bash and Grep, because these tools are required to perform automated text analysis and citation density checks.

Can I set custom thresholds for academic writing quality checks?▼

Yes, you can set custom thresholds for academic writing quality checks, allowing you to define specific pass, fail, or warn criteria for manuscript word count and citation density evaluations.

What is the best way to evaluate citation density in academic writing?▼

The best way to evaluate citation density in academic writing is using automated text analysis tools that parse the manuscript structure and compare citation counts against customizable submission readiness thresholds.