ma-scout

Name: ma-scout
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Author: Aperivue

Identify viable meta-analysis topics and feasibility across PubMed, Consensus, Scholar Gateway, and preprints.

243|60|Updated Apr 6, 2026

Search Tags:#feasibility #meta-analysis #pubmed #preprints #topic-discovery #preprotocol #prospero

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npx skills add https://github.com/Aperivue/medsci-skills --skill ma-scout

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ma-scout
Source: https://github.com/Aperivue/medsci-skills/tree/main/skills/ma-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aperivue/medsci-skills --skill ma-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Meta-analysis topic discovery and feasibility assessment for pre-protocol planning, enabling professor-first or topic-first workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Mode A (Professor-first) and Mode B (Topic-first) provide structured landscape scans, gap analyses, and ranking.
Generators PROSPERO-ready READMEs and scaffolding for topic folders with a clear handoff to the meta-analysis pipeline.

Quick Start

Provide a topic or choose 1–3 angles to begin the MA Scout workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about ma-scout

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I assess meta-analysis feasibility before starting a protocol?▼

Assess meta-analysis feasibility by scanning PubMed, Consensus, Scholar Gateway, and preprints to evaluate research pillars, identify gaps, and rank topic viability for pre-protocol planning. This prevents duplication and clarifies competition across academic literature sources.

What is the best way to find viable meta-analysis topics from a professor's profile?▼

Find viable topics using a professor-first workflow that maps an academic profile to research gaps. It evaluates competition across PubMed and preprints, then ranks angles to identify the most feasible meta-analysis topics for pre-protocol development.

Can I generate a PROSPERO-ready README directly from a topic scan?▼

Yes, you can generate a PROSPERO-ready README scaffold directly from a topic scan. The workflow outputs project folders with structured documentation, providing a clear handoff to the meta-analysis pipeline for subsequent execution.

Does this workflow search preprints and PubMed for systematic review gap analysis?▼

Yes, the workflow searches PubMed and preprints alongside Consensus and Scholar Gateway for systematic review gap analysis. It evaluates existing literature pillars to determine topic feasibility and rank viable meta-analysis angles.

What is the difference between topic-first and professor-first meta-analysis discovery?▼

Professor-first discovery maps an academic profile to research gaps, while topic-first discovery evaluates a specific research question against existing gaps. Both rank topic viability by scanning PubMed and preprints to scaffold pre-protocol planning.