next

Automate progression through academic writing phases based on project status.

11|1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/koljaschoepe/scientific-writing --skill next-koljaschoepe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: next
Source: https://github.com/koljaschoepe/scientific-writing/tree/main/.claude/skills/next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/koljaschoepe/scientific-writing --skill next-koljaschoepe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the academic writing process by intelligently guiding you through each phase, from initial brainstorming to final PDF compilation, ensuring a logical and efficient workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase Progression: Automatically determines and executes the next logical step in the writing process.
  • Workflow Management: Manages transitions between brainstorming, outlining, citation mapping, planning, writing, reviewing, and finalization.
  • Conditional Logic: Adapts the workflow based on project configuration, such as skipping citation mapping if no sources are used.
  • Use Case: After completing the outline, you can simply use /next to automatically trigger the citation mapping phase or move to chapter planning if sources are not required.

Quick Start

Use the next skill to proceed to the next step in your thesis writing.

Frequently Asked Questions about next

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

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How do I automate my academic writing workflow phases?

To automate academic writing workflow phases, this Skill reads project status and configuration files to coordinate agent execution, managing transitions between brainstorming, outlining, citation mapping, chapter planning, writing, review, and finalization stages automatically.

What is the best way to manage thesis writing progression from outline to draft?

Managing thesis writing progression requires reading previous phase outputs to determine the correct next action, intelligently guiding you from initial brainstorming through chapter planning and writing to final PDF compilation.

Can I skip citation mapping in my project workflow if no sources are used?

You can skip citation mapping in your project workflow if no sources are used, because the Skill applies conditional logic based on your project configuration to adapt the workflow and move directly to chapter planning when sources are not required.

Does academic writing automation work without external dependencies?

Academic writing automation works without external dependencies, as the Skill relies solely on reading your project status and configuration files to execute the next logical step without requiring additional packages or integrations.

How do I move to the review and finalization stages of an academic project?

To move to the review and finalization stages of an academic project, you simply use the next command to automatically trigger the subsequent phase after writing is complete, coordinating agent execution based on your current project status.