report-writing

Convert synthesis documents into structured Markdown research reports with APA citations.

7|3|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brainbrewlabs/brainbrew-devkit --skill report-writing-brainbrewlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: report-writing
Source: https://github.com/brainbrewlabs/brainbrew-devkit/tree/main/plugin/config/templates/research/skills/report-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brainbrewlabs/brainbrew-devkit --skill report-writing-brainbrewlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms raw syntheses and analysis outputs into professionally structured research reports, removing the manual formatting, citation consolidation, and structural editing that consume researchers' time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Report Generation: Produces a complete Markdown report with abstract, introduction, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusions, recommendations, and references.
  • Audience & Citation-aware Writing: Adapts tone and depth for academic, technical, or executive audiences and formats citations consistently (default APA).
  • Use Case: Turn a completed synthesis and source collection into a polished white paper or executive research brief ready for review and publication.

Quick Start

Use the report-writing skill to convert the synthesis document at path /docs/synthesis-final.md into a formatted research report with APA citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about report-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a synthesis document into a formatted research report?

The tool converts completed syntheses and analysis outputs into audience-specific research reports by generating a structured Markdown document featuring abstract, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusions, and references sections.

Can I format research report citations in APA style automatically?

Yes, research report citations are formatted consistently using APA style by default. The tool operates on provided source materials to consolidate and structure citations directly within the generated Markdown report.

How do I generate an executive research brief from source materials?

To generate an executive research brief, provide your completed synthesis and source collection. The tool adapts tone and depth for executive, academic, or technical audiences to produce a polished white paper ready for review.

What sections are needed for a formal academic research report?

A formal academic research report requires an abstract, introduction, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusions, recommendations, and references. The tool automatically formats these sections into a clear hierarchy from your raw synthesis.

Does the report-writing process require pre-structured source collections?

The process operates directly on provided text, completed syntheses, and source collections. No specific dependencies or environment setup are required to transform these raw inputs into a formatted Markdown research report.

When should I not use automated report formatting for academic writing?

Automated report formatting is not suited for incomplete research lacking synthesis or source materials. It requires completed analysis outputs to transform into audience-specific reports with consistent citation formatting and clear section hierarchy.