markdown-sci-writer

Automate SCI-MD academic writing with Python scripts and Pandoc.

Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill --skill markdown-sci-writer
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Skill: markdown-sci-writer
Source: https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill/tree/main/.claude/skills/markdown-sci-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SALTYf1SH/md-sci-skill --skill markdown-sci-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the end-to-end academic writing workflow by organizing sources, drafting content, and compiling SCI-MD documents, reducing manual overhead and citation errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end SCI-MD pipeline: planning, drafting, citation management, and document compilation.
  • Robust planning and issue tracking: plan.md and issues.csv scaffolding, with references/assets integration for reproducible research.
  • Validation and formatting enforcement: strict citation markers, cross-references, and Pandoc-based Word outputs for scholarly works.

Quick Start

Bootstraps a SCI-MD project template for a given topic and prepares plan, issues, and contents folders ready for drafting.

Frequently Asked Questions about markdown-sci-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate academic writing and document compilation with Pandoc?

Academic writing and document compilation with Pandoc is automated by coordinating planning, drafting, and final compilation of SCI-MD documents using Python scripts, ensuring reproducible Word output with strict formatting and citation enforcement.

What's the best way to manage BibTeX citations in a markdown research workflow?

BibTeX citations in a markdown research workflow are managed through strict citation marker validation and references integration, reducing manual overhead and citation errors during the drafting and compilation stages.

How do I bootstrap a reproducible scientific writing project with plan and issue tracking?

A reproducible scientific writing project is bootstrapped by scaffolding plan.md and issues.csv templates alongside contents folders, integrating references and assets to prepare the environment for drafting and tracking research issues.

Can I generate Word output from markdown with enforced cross-references and formatting?

Generating Word output from markdown with enforced cross-references is fully supported through Pandoc-based compilation, which validates strict formatting and cross-reference rules to ensure high-quality scholarly manuscripts.

Does this academic writing pipeline handle topic analysis and source organization?

The academic writing pipeline handles topic analysis and source organization by automating the end-to-end workflow, organizing sources, drafting content, and compiling SCI-MD documents to reduce manual overhead.

Do I need Python scripts to compile scientific manuscripts from markdown?

Python scripts are required to compile scientific manuscripts from markdown, as they coordinate the end-to-end academic writing workflow, plan tracking, and Pandoc document generation for reproducible research outputs.