paper-scrying

Name: paper-scrying
Availability: InStock
Author: wondermonger-daydreaming

Interrogate scientific papers to reveal hidden assumptions and methodological gaps.

6|1|Updated May 30, 2026

Search Tags:#analyze #papers #peer-review #skepticism #critical-reading #scrying #counter-experiments

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Wondermonger-daydreaming/claude-skills-library --skill paper-scrying

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-scrying
Source: https://github.com/Wondermonger-daydreaming/claude-skills-library/tree/main/skills/paper-scrying
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wondermonger-daydreaming/claude-skills-library --skill paper-scrying

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cross-disciplinary analysis of scientific papers is prone to unexamined assumptions and hype. This skill provides a structured adversarial framework to surface hidden premises, test robustness, and surface gaps in arguments.

Core Features & Use Cases

Assumption excavation to identify buried premises and hidden claims.
Adversarial testing including counter-experiments and alternative explanations.
Ethical and critical-context evaluation, including exploring potential misuses and dark-twin considerations.

Quick Start

Identify a specific paper to interrogate and I will apply scrying prompts to reveal assumptions, risks, and alternative interpretations.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-scrying

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I critically read a scientific paper to find hidden assumptions?▼

Critical reading of scientific papers requires structured adversarial interrogation to surface hidden premises and methodological gaps. This skill applies assumption excavation to identify buried claims, test evidence quality, and reveal alternative explanations across disciplines.

What is adversarial peer review and how does it evaluate evidence quality?▼

Adversarial peer review is a structured interrogation protocol that tests robustness by proposing counter-experiments and alternative explanations. It evaluates evidence quality by challenging claims, surfacing unexamined assumptions, and exploring ethical contexts to produce actionable critiques.

Can I use this to detect methodological flaws during peer review?▼

Yes, this skill implements scam-detection and assumption excavation modes specifically for peer review. It interrogates methodological gaps, tests argument robustness, and evaluates critical contexts to reveal weaknesses in scientific papers across any discipline.

What is the best way to identify alternative explanations in research papers?▼

The best way to identify alternative explanations is applying a multi-mode interrogation protocol that includes heresy exploration and counter-experiments. This surfaces hidden assumptions, tests evidence quality, and challenges original claims to produce rigorous evaluations.

Does this critical reading method work for any academic discipline?▼

Yes, this structured adversarial reading framework is designed for cross-disciplinary analysis of scientific papers. It applies assumption excavation, ethical assessment, and counter-experiments universally to surface hidden premises regardless of the specific field of study.

When should I not use adversarial interrogation for paper analysis?▼

Adversarial interrogation is not suited for casual reading or summarization tasks. It is a rigorous evaluation protocol designed specifically for peer review and critical reading where surfacing methodological gaps, testing robustness, and challenging claims are required.