replicate-paper

Extract methodology and experiment lists from research papers to plan and run replication pipelines.

108|37|Updated Apr 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/goodfire-ai/causalab --skill replicate-paper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: replicate-paper
Source: https://github.com/goodfire-ai/causalab/tree/main/.claude/skills/replicate-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/goodfire-ai/causalab --skill replicate-paper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you reproduce a paper’s claimed experiments and compare the outcomes against the original methodology so you can validate, debug, or extend the research rather than re-implementing everything from scratch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paper-to-replication orchestration: Extracts methodology and enumerates the paper’s experiment list, then routes you through the standard pipeline for planning, execution, and interpretation.
  • Paper-grounded comparison artifacts: Builds paper-specific sidecar context (including reported quantitative findings) so the final report includes a clear paper-vs-replication comparison.
  • Session-safe workflow: Enforces the research-session conventions (active session required; one session, one plan) and supports interactive approval gates for extracted methodology and generated drafts.
  • Use cases: Replicating a published causal-mechanistic study, validating benchmark claims, or extending results with additional experiments using the same experimental skeleton.

Quick Start

Run replicate-paper with the paper file path, for example: Ask your agent to execute the /replicate-paper skill using the argument "/path/to/paper.pdf".

Frequently Asked Questions about replicate-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I replicate experiments from a research paper PDF automatically?

To replicate experiments from a research paper PDF, you need an active research session and a file path or URL. The skill parses the methodology, creates an experiment list, and routes the document through planning, execution, and interpretation phases to reproduce the results.

Can I validate benchmark claims from a mechanistic interpretability paper?

Yes, you can validate benchmark claims from a mechanistic interpretability paper. The skill extracts reported quantitative findings into sidecar context, runs the replication pipeline, and generates a report comparing your outcomes against the original paper's claims.

How do I plan and run experiments based on a published methodology?

You can plan and run experiments based on a published methodology by providing the paper text or PDF. The skill orchestrates experiment planning, execution, and interpretation stages, enforcing a one-session-one-plan guardrail to maintain a structured research workflow.

Do I need an active research session to reproduce a paper's results?

Yes, an active research session is required to reproduce a paper's results. The skill enforces session-safe workflow conventions, including interactive approval gates for extracted methodology and one session per plan, ensuring your replication draft artifacts are properly managed.

What is the best way to compare my reproduction results against reported quantitative findings?

The best way to compare reproduction results against reported quantitative findings is using paper-grounded comparison artifacts. The skill builds paper-specific sidecar context from the original text and generates a final report with a clear paper-versus-replication comparison.

Can I extend a published causal model study with additional experiments?

Yes, you can extend a published causal model study with additional experiments using the extracted experimental skeleton. The skill extracts the original methodology and experiment list, allowing you to utilize the same framework for planning and running your extended studies.