/rebuttal

Parse reviewer comments into Rvx-Cy concerns and generate evidence-backed rebuttals.

77|16|Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lambenthan/empiricalwiki --skill rebuttal-lambenthan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: /rebuttal
Source: https://github.com/Lambenthan/empiricalwiki/tree/main/.claude/skills/rebuttal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lambenthan/empiricalwiki --skill rebuttal-lambenthan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you respond to peer review critiques by converting each reviewer concern into an evidence-checked, traceable rebuttal grounded in your wiki claims and experiments—without fabrication or vague commitments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parses and atomizes concerns (Rvx-Cy): Breaks each weakness/question into independently answerable units for full coverage.
  • Maps concerns to wiki claims and evidence: Locates the related claim pages and checks whether supporting experiments are strong/moderate/weak or missing.
  • Generates formal and rich rebuttal outputs: Produces both plain-text submission-ready rebuttals and a rich version with wiki links, plus suggested “Open questions” updates when evidence gaps are found.
  • Optional Review LLM stress-test: Simulates a skeptical reviewer to score 1–5 and prompts revisions if responses are weak or overpromising.

Quick Start

Use the rebuttal skill to generate a formal rebuttal for your paper by running: rebuttal raw/reviews/reviewer1.txt --paper-slug YOUR_SLUG --format formal.

Frequently Asked Questions about /rebuttal

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write an evidence-backed rebuttal for peer review comments?

To write an evidence-backed rebuttal, this Skill parses reviewer comments into atomic concerns, maps them to your wiki claims and experiment evidence, and generates traceable responses without fabrication. It breaks down each weakness into independently answerable units for full coverage.

Can I stress test my rebuttal against a skeptical reviewer before submission?

Yes, you can stress test your rebuttal using the optional Review LLM feature, which simulates a skeptical reviewer to score your responses on a 1–5 scale. It actively prompts revisions if it detects weak arguments or overpromising commitments.

How do I generate a formal rebuttal from a raw reviewer text file?

You generate a formal rebuttal by running the command line interface with your raw reviewer text file and paper slug. The Skill produces both plain-text submission-ready rebuttals and a rich version with wiki links and suggested open questions.

What is the best way to map academic peer review concerns to experiment evidence?

The best way to map peer review concerns to experiment evidence is using atomic concern parsing, which locates related claim pages and evaluates whether supporting experiments are strong, moderate, weak, or missing. This ensures traceable and formally grounded rebuttals.

How does the rebuttal generator handle missing evidence for reviewer critiques?

When handling missing evidence for reviewer critiques, the generator identifies evidence gaps and produces suggested open questions updates. It transparently maps the weakness to your wiki claims without fabricating data or making vague commitments.