openbs-rebuttal

Drafts structured conference paper rebuttals from reviewer comments using categorized response strategies.

Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/megumi-ben/work17 --skill openbs-rebuttal-megumi-ben
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Skill: openbs-rebuttal
Source: https://github.com/megumi-ben/work17/tree/main/AutoVibeIdea/openbs/skills/openbs-rebuttal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/megumi-ben/work17 --skill openbs-rebuttal-megumi-ben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing an effective conference paper rebuttal under time pressure is difficult: reviewers rarely change scores, concerns vary in type, and a poorly structured response wastes the one chance to influence the decision. This Skill turns raw reviews into a strategically organized rebuttal following proven academic practices. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Concern Classification: Categorizes every reviewer concern into five types (factual error, missing experiments, scope questions, presentation issues, fundamental technical concerns) with a tailored response strategy for each. - Structured Rebuttal Drafting: Produces per-reviewer Q/A responses with evidence, actual experimental results, and polite phrasing templates, plus a score summary table assessing which reviewers are likely to upgrade. - Confidential SPC/AC Comments: Drafts factual, non-emotional confidential comments when a reviewer has a provable misunderstanding, and suggests post-rebuttal discussion-period tactics. - Use Case: After receiving three reviews for a SIGMOD submission, paste the review text and get a complete rebuttal draft with categorized concerns, evidence-backed responses, and a confidential comment for the AC about a reviewer's factual error. ## Quick Start Paste your paper reviews or provide the reviews file path and ask the assistant to draft a rebuttal following the categorized response strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about openbs-rebuttal

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

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How do I write a conference paper rebuttal that changes reviewer scores?

Categorize each concern, then respond with evidence rather than argument: provide actual experimental results in the rebuttal itself, cite references for factual corrections, and make it easy for reviewers to upgrade without losing face. Keep the tone respectful throughout.

How to respond when a reviewer is factually wrong about my paper?

Provide evidence such as citations to prior publications or mathematical proof, with specific page and line numbers showing the misunderstanding. You can also draft a factual, non-emotional confidential comment to the SPC/AC documenting the error.

Should I promise to add experiments in the revision during a rebuttal?

No. Run the experiments and include the actual results directly in the rebuttal. Showing completed results signals the concern is minor and addressable, whereas promises carry no weight with reviewers or the AC.

What input does this rebuttal skill accept?

It accepts reviewer comments either as a file path or pasted text passed as the skill argument. It then analyzes each review, classifies concerns, and outputs a full rebuttal draft with a score summary table.

When should I write a confidential comment to the AC or SPC?

Only when a reviewer has a clear, provable factual error documented with page numbers and evidence. Keep it factual rather than emotional, and explicitly acknowledge the reviewers' effort rather than complaining.

What are the limitations of a rebuttal for low scores?

Reviewers rarely change ratings, so even strong rebuttals may not flip a decision. The rebuttal still influences other reviewers and the AC during discussion, and the process produces a stronger paper for the next submission venue.