manuscript-ingest

Convert manuscript text or PDFs into plain text with preserved headings.

497|38|Updated Jan 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill manuscript-ingest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: manuscript-ingest
Source: https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills/tree/main/.codex/skills/manuscript-ingest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill manuscript-ingest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts submitted manuscripts (text or PDF) into a clean, plain text format (output/PAPER.md) essential for downstream analysis and claim extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Input Flexibility: Accepts direct text input or extracts text from PDF files.
  • Traceability: Preserves section headings and page markers for accurate source citation.
  • Use Case: When starting a peer-review process, use this Skill to prepare the submitted paper for the claims-extractor Skill, ensuring all content is accessible and traceable.

Quick Start

Ingest the provided manuscript text into output/PAPER.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about manuscript-ingest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PDF manuscript to plain text for analysis?

To convert a PDF manuscript to plain text, the Skill extracts content while preserving section headings and page markers, outputting a clean file essential for downstream analysis and traceability.

What is the best way to prepare a paper for peer-review claim extraction?

The best way to prepare a paper for claim extraction is ingesting the manuscript into a standardized plain text format, ensuring all structural elements are preserved for accurate source citation during the pipeline.

Does the manuscript ingestion process support direct text input or only PDF files?

The manuscript ingestion process supports both direct text input and PDF-to-text extraction, providing flexibility depending on the initial format of your submitted paper.

How does PDF-to-text extraction handle traceability for manuscript sections?

PDF-to-text extraction handles traceability by preserving section headings and page markers within the output plain text file, allowing accurate source citation for subsequent manuscript analysis.

When do I need to preserve page markers during text extraction?

You need to preserve page markers during text extraction when preparing manuscripts for peer-review pipelines, ensuring accurate source citation and traceability during downstream claim extraction.