open-manuscript

Generate manuscript-context.md from project snapshots with an approval gate.

Updated May 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill open-manuscript
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-manuscript
Source: https://github.com/jaqg/daimon/tree/main/vault/skills/open-manuscript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill open-manuscript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating and maintaining a consistent manuscript context is time-consuming and error-prone. This skill automatically generates or updates manuscript-context.md for a given project by extracting the latest methods and results as snapshot context and prompting the user for essential writing inputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically read project snapshots from methods.md, results-log.md, and open-questions.md to pre-fill a manuscript context.
  • Create or update manuscript-context.md with sections for Target journal, Working title, Key claims, Computational methods, and Key results, including an explicit approval gate before final write.
  • Support incremental updates via a --update flow, preserving existing fields while allowing additions or edits as the project evolves.

Quick Start

Run /open-manuscript --project <id> to create or update manuscript-context.md for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-manuscript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare manuscript context before writing a research paper?

You can generate a manuscript-context.md file by running the open-manuscript command with a project ID, which reads project snapshots and interactively collects journal, title, and claims before writing.

Can I update an existing manuscript context file without losing my current data?

Yes, you can update an existing manuscript context by using the --update flag, which preserves your current fields while allowing incremental additions and edits as the research project evolves.

What is the best way to pre-fill a manuscript context from research project logs?

Pre-filling manuscript context works by automatically reading project snapshots from methods.md, results-log.md, and open-questions.md, then prompting you for target journal, working title, and key claims.

Do I need an approval gate before writing manuscript context to my project folder?

An approval gate is enforced before writing the manuscript-context.md file to your project folder, allowing you to review drafted sections for journal, title, claims, methods, and results before finalizing.

What information do I need to provide when creating a manuscript context file?

You must supply the target journal, working title, key claims, and anticipated reviewer concerns during the interactive prompt, while methods and results are auto-populated from project snapshots.