nature-response

Convert editor instructions and reviewer comments into a point-by-point response package.

Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ricardo-Vae/codex-research-skills --skill nature-response-ricardo-vae
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Skill: nature-response
Source: https://github.com/Ricardo-Vae/codex-research-skills/tree/main/skills/nature-skills/nature-response
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ricardo-Vae/codex-research-skills --skill nature-response-ricardo-vae

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps authors draft, audit, or revise point-by-point journal rebuttal letters by converting editor instructions and reviewer comments into a structured, traceable response package that maps each concern to a concrete action or clearly flags missing information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reviewer-to-ID tracker: Splits reviewer comments into stable IDs (e.g., R1.1, R1.2) and optionally editor instruction IDs (e.g., E.1) for auditable traceability.
  • Evidence-safe action mapping: Classifies each concern by type, severity, and an action label (e.g., ACCEPT_TEXT, CLARIFY_EXISTING, SOFTEN_CLAIM, AUTHOR_INPUT_NEEDED) while preventing fabricated experiments, stats, citations, line numbers, or figure panels.
  • Nature-style response package output: Produces an editor-facing point-by-point English response letter, a manuscript change checklist, and missing information/risk flags, plus Chinese confirmation notes when inputs are in Chinese.
  • Editorial/peer-review fit: Tailored to Nature-family / Springer Nature revision workflows, including minor/major revisions, conflicting reviewer requests, and out-of-scope or impossible experiment scenarios.

Quick Start

Use the nature-response skill to generate an English point-by-point response package from my Nature major revision decision letter and reviewer comments.

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-response

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

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How do I write a point-by-point response letter for a Nature major revision?

The rebuttal letter workflow splits reviewer comments into stable IDs like R1.1 and editor instructions into E.1, classifies concerns by severity, and maps responses to manuscript locations. It outputs an audit-ready response letter, change checklist, and missing-risk flags for Nature-family revisions.

Can I use Chinese reviewer comments to generate an English journal rebuttal?

Yes, the bilingual workflow processes Chinese reviewer inputs and produces an English point-by-point response package. It generates Chinese confirmation notes alongside the English response letter to ensure accurate cross-language traceability.

What is evidence-safe action mapping in a peer review rebuttal?

Evidence-safe action mapping assigns labels like ACCEPT_TEXT or CLARIFY_EXISTING to reviewer concerns while preventing fabricated experiments, statistics, citations, line numbers, or figure panels. It ensures traceable responses without inventing data.

How to handle conflicting reviewer requests or out-of-scope experiments in a manuscript revision?

Handle conflicting or impossible reviewer requests by assigning stable reviewer IDs and applying action labels like AUTHOR_INPUT_NEEDED. The workflow flags missing information and maps out-of-scope requests to clear, auditable response placeholders without fabricating experiments.

Does the Nature-family rebuttal workflow support auditing existing response drafts?

Yes, the workflow audits existing response drafts by checking comment meaning preservation, traceability, and tone. It evaluates drafts against evidence-safe action labels and outputs missing-risk flags and a manuscript change checklist.