manuscript-developer

Generate a structured .docx manuscript draft from MODEL_SUMMARY.md and literature context.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fredericpoitevin/.cursor --skill manuscript-developer
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Skill: manuscript-developer
Source: https://github.com/fredericpoitevin/.cursor/tree/main/skills/manuscript-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fredericpoitevin/.cursor --skill manuscript-developer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers spend significant time drafting manuscripts to translate technical summaries and literature reviews into publishable documents. This Skill reads a MODEL_SUMMARY.md or code review, synthesizes literature context, and generates a fully structured manuscript draft as a .docx file using python-docx. The draft includes title block, abstract, introduction, results, discussion, methods, references, and supplementary sections, with color-coded TODO/NOTE/FIGURE/TABLE callouts for easy editing. Trigger this skill when the user wants to write a paper, create a manuscript draft, start a manuscript, or turn a model summary and literature review into a paper structure. Phrases like: "write a manuscript", "draft a paper", "create a manuscript", "start writing the paper", "turn this into a manuscript", "manuscript draft".

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reads MODEL_SUMMARY.md or code review and synthesizes literature context to a publication-ready structure.
  • Generates a fully structured .docx manuscript with sections: title block, abstract, introduction, results, discussion, methods, references, and supplementary sections.
  • Uses color-coded callouts for TODO/NOTE/FIGURE/TABLE to guide editing.
  • Output is a ready-to-edit .docx document suitable for submission after minor author adjustments.
  • Trigger phrases include: "write a manuscript", "draft a paper", "create a manuscript", "start writing the paper", "turn this into a manuscript".

Quick Start

Provide MODEL_SUMMARY.md and any literature-review notes, then run the manuscript-developer skill to generate a draft manuscript.

Frequently Asked Questions about manuscript-developer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a scientific manuscript from a technical summary?

To draft a scientific manuscript from a technical summary, you provide a MODEL_SUMMARY.md and literature context to auto-generate a publication-ready .docx file. This process translates technical summaries into standard academic sections including abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion.

What is the best way to generate a publication-ready .docx document from literature context?

Generating a publication-ready .docx document from literature context involves synthesizing technical summaries into a structured manuscript with color-coded callouts. This approach enforces a frontmatter-driven structure with explicit sections and placeholders for figures and tables to guide final adjustments.

Can I use python-docx to structure a manuscript draft with sections like abstract, results, and references?

Yes, you can use python-docx to structure a manuscript draft with sections like abstract, results, and references. The skill leverages python-docx to programmatically build the document, synthesizing literature context into a formatted output file complete with title blocks and supplementary sections.

Does the generated manuscript draft include placeholders for figures and tables?

Yes, the generated manuscript draft includes color-coded callouts for TODO, NOTE, FIGURE, and TABLE elements. These explicit placeholders guide researchers during the editing phase, ensuring all required visual data components are integrated before final publication.

What file format do I need to provide to start writing a paper automatically?

To start writing a paper automatically, you need to provide a MODEL_SUMMARY.md file or a code review alongside literature review notes. These inputs supply the technical content and contextual background required to synthesize the structured academic document.