outline-agent

Convert raw research materials into a schema-validated outline JSON.

635|88|Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ar9av/PaperOrchestra --skill outline-agent-ar9av
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: outline-agent
Source: https://github.com/Ar9av/PaperOrchestra/tree/main/skills/outline-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ar9av/PaperOrchestra --skill outline-agent-ar9av

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jsonschema, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Converts raw research artifacts into a single, strict JSON outline that downstream agents can parse, ensuring the paper's plotting plan, introduction/related-work strategy, and section-level writing plan are coherent and venue-compliant.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic Outline Generation: Reads idea.md, experimental_log.md, template.tex, and conference_guidelines.md and synthesizes them into workspace/outline.json.
  • Schema Validation & Guardrails: Cross-checks output against references/outline_schema.json and enforces hierarchy, citation, and plotting rules via scripts/validate_outline.py.
  • Use Case: Ideal for automated multi-agent paper pipelines where a host agent must produce a validated, machine-readable outline for plotting, literature review, and section writing agents.

Quick Start

Produce a validated outline.json from idea.md and experimental_log.md using the outline-agent skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about outline-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured paper outline from raw research materials?

A validated paper outline is a schema-compliant JSON file. It enforces hierarchy, citation, and plotting rules by cross-checking against references/outline_schema.json, ensuring machine-readable coherence for multi-agent paper pipelines.

Can I use conference guidelines to create a venue-compliant paper plotting plan?

Yes, you can use conference_guidelines.md as an input. The Skill synthesizes these guidelines with your research materials to produce a venue-compliant outline that includes plotting plans and introduction strategies tailored to the specific venue requirements.

How do I validate an academic writing outline against a JSON schema?

To generate a structured paper outline, provide raw artifacts like idea.md and experimental_log.md. The Skill synthesizes these inputs into a validated workspace/outline.json, creating section-level writing plans and plotting strategies for downstream agents.

What is the best way to automate literature review search strategies for research papers?

The best way to automate literature review strategies is generating a machine-readable outline. By processing template.tex and research logs, the Skill outputs structured introduction and related-work search strategies directly into a validated JSON format for downstream agents.

Does the outline generation process require jsonschema dependencies?

Yes, the outline generation process requires the jsonschema dependency. It is utilized to apply strict validation and formatting requirements, ensuring the output conforms to the structural rules defined in the outline schema.