referee-report

Generate structured referee reports for academic economics papers from PDFs.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/expectedparrot/ep-skills --skill referee-report
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Skill: referee-report
Source: https://github.com/expectedparrot/ep-skills/tree/main/plugins/academic-referee/skills/referee-report
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/expectedparrot/ep-skills --skill referee-report

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of detailed, structured referee reports for academic papers, streamlining the peer-review process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Analysis: Analyzes research question, contribution, methodology, data, results, and robustness.
  • Structured Output: Generates reports in a standard academic format with sections for Summary, Contribution, Major/Minor Comments, and Overall Assessment.
  • Use Case: Submit a PDF of an economics paper, and the Skill will produce a professional referee report, including suggestions for improvement and a final recommendation.

Quick Start

Use the referee-report skill to generate a report for the paper located at ~/papers/smith-jones-2025-labor-supply.pdf.

Frequently Asked Questions about referee-report

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a referee report for an economics research paper?

You can generate a referee report by providing the path to a PDF of an economics paper, and the Skill analyzes its content to assess contribution, identify major and minor comments, and provide an overall recommendation.

Can I use this peer review tool for social sciences outside of economics?

Yes, this peer review tool supports academic papers in economics and related social sciences, evaluating research questions, methodology, data, results, and robustness to produce a structured output.

What is the format of the academic referee report output?

The academic referee report output follows a structured format with specific sections for Summary, Contribution, Major Comments, Minor Comments, and Overall Assessment to ensure professional peer review standards.

How do I add literature context when generating a peer review report?

You can add literature context to your peer review report by using the optional web search feature, which gathers external references to enrich the analysis of the research paper's contribution and methodology.

Does the referee report generator work with existing report files?

Yes, the referee report generator handles existing report files, allowing you to build upon or revise prior peer review assessments rather than starting the academic evaluation from scratch.