peer-review-assistant

Generate structured peer review reports via Consensus API literature searches.

37|5|Updated Jun 8, 2026

Search Tags:#research #academic #consensus #citation #manuscript #peer review

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npx skills add https://github.com/stephenturner/skill-peer-review-assistant --skill peer-review-assistant

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Skill: peer-review-assistant
Source: https://github.com/stephenturner/skill-peer-review-assistant/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephenturner/skill-peer-review-assistant --skill peer-review-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the time-consuming and error-prone nature of pre-submission manuscript review by automating literature verification and citation checking.

Core Features & Use Cases

Claim Verification: Uses Consensus to check if background claims in your manuscript are supported by current literature.
Citation Gap Analysis: Identifies high-impact, relevant papers that may have been missed in your reference list.
Methods Assessment: Evaluates whether your chosen methods reflect current field standards or have been superseded.
Use Case: A researcher preparing a paper on AI-driven clinical prediction can use this to ensure their background claims are accurate and that they haven't missed recent benchmarking papers.

Quick Start

Upload your manuscript and ask the peer-review-assistant to review the paper for background accuracy and missing citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about peer-review-assistant

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate peer review for an academic manuscript?▼

Automate peer review by uploading your manuscript to generate a structured report that verifies background claims, assesses methods against current standards, and identifies missing citations.

What is citation gap analysis and how does it find missing references?▼

Citation gap analysis identifies high-impact, relevant papers missing from your reference list by performing targeted literature searches via the Consensus API to ensure comprehensive coverage.

How do I verify manuscript claims against current scientific literature?▼

Verify manuscript claims by querying the Consensus API to check if your background statements are supported by current literature, ensuring accuracy across scientific domains before submission.

Do I need the Consensus API and docx library to generate a peer review report?▼

Yes, generating structured peer review reports requires integrating the Consensus MCP connector for literature searches and the docx library to output the final report.

Can I check if my research methods reflect current field standards?▼

Methods assessment evaluates whether your chosen methods reflect current field standards or have been superseded, helping researchers ensure their methodology is up-to-date.

What are the limitations of automated pre-submission manuscript review?▼

Automated pre-submission review focuses on literature verification, citation gap analysis, and methods assessment, but does not replace comprehensive human evaluation of novelty or data integrity.