ma-scout

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

243|60|Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Aperivue/medsci-skills --skill ma-scout
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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.

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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.