preregister

Draft structured preregistration documents for research studies in OSF, AsPredicted, or AEA RCT Registry styles.

Updated Jun 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fredmilhome/laffer_tobacco --skill preregister-fredmilhome
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Skill: preregister
Source: https://github.com/fredmilhome/laffer_tobacco/tree/main/.claude/skills/preregister
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fredmilhome/laffer_tobacco --skill preregister-fredmilhome

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of preregistration documents for research studies, ensuring compliance with best practices and reducing the risk of bias.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Document Creation: Drafts a preregistration document with sections for hypotheses, design, sampling plan, and analysis plan.
  • Style Customization: Supports OSF, AsPredicted, and AEA RCT Registry styles.
  • Input Flexibility: Accepts research specifications or free-form study descriptions.
  • Use Case: Ideal for researchers who need to preregister their studies before data collection or analysis to avoid p-hacking and ensure transparency.

Quick Start

Generate a preregistration document for your study by running 'preregister --input path/to/your/specification.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about preregister

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

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How do I generate a preregistration document for my research experiment?

To generate a preregistration document, provide your research specifications or free-form study descriptions to automatically draft structured sections for hypotheses, design, sampling plan, and analysis plan. This ensures research transparency and reduces bias before data collection.

Can I create a preregistration document formatted for OSF or AsPredicted standards?

Yes, you can create a preregistration document formatted for OSF, AsPredicted, and AEA RCT Registry standards. The tool supports style customization to ensure your experimental design and analysis plan meet specific registry compliance requirements.

What is study preregistration and when do I need it for my research methodology?

Study preregistration is the process of documenting your research hypotheses, experimental design, and analysis plan before data collection. You need it to ensure research transparency, prevent p-hacking, and establish credibility by committing to your methodology in advance.

How do I draft an analysis plan and sampling plan for an experimental study design?

You can draft an analysis plan and sampling plan by inputting your experimental study design specifications. The system outputs a structured document with clearly annotated sections, ensuring completeness and methodological transparency for your research.

Does this preregistration tool accept free-form study descriptions as input?

Yes, the preregistration tool accepts both structured research specifications and free-form study descriptions as input. It processes your text to output a structured preregistration document with annotations for clarity and completeness across all required sections.

Why does my research need a structured preregistration document before data collection?

Your research needs a structured preregistration document to comply with best practices and reduce the risk of bias. Documenting your experiment design and analysis plan beforehand prevents p-hacking and ensures full methodological transparency.