review

Analyze scientific manuscripts and generate structured Markdown review files.

1|Updated Jan 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sxg/science --skill review-sxg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: review
Source: https://github.com/sxg/science/tree/main/plugins/reviewer/skills/review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sxg/science --skill review-sxg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Review and critique scientific manuscripts to identify critical issues, provide detailed explanations, and generate actionable recommendations that improve quality and publication readiness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Academic Review: Run parallel statistical and scholarly evaluations to surface key issues.
  • Structured Output: Generate a markdown manuscript review with a clear recommendation (Accept/Revise/Reject).
  • Use Case: Researchers can submit a draft manuscript to obtain a comprehensive, publication-ready critique with suggested revisions.

Quick Start

Provide the path to a manuscript (PDF or Markdown) to review, for example: /review manuscript.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions about review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured peer review for a scientific manuscript?

To generate a structured peer review, provide the path to your scientific manuscript in PDF or Markdown format. The system analyzes the text to produce a final review Markdown file with detailed explanations and ranked issues.

Can I automate both statistical and academic manuscript evaluations at the same time?

Yes, you can automate parallel statistical and academic manuscript evaluations simultaneously. The workflow coordinates subagents to perform scholarly critiques, merges their findings, and ranks the identified issues by severity.

What is the best way to get actionable recommendations for a research preprint?

The best way to get actionable recommendations for a research preprint is to run an automated academic review. This process critiques the text to identify critical issues and outputs a clear Accept, Revise, or Reject recommendation.

Does the manuscript review output include a final publication readiness decision?

Yes, the manuscript review output includes a final publication readiness decision. It generates a structured markdown manuscript review containing a clear recommendation to Accept, Revise, or Reject the document.

What file formats can I use for automated academic review submission?

You can submit manuscripts in PDF or Markdown file formats for automated academic review. Providing the file path allows the system to extract content and produce a comprehensive, publication-ready critique.

How are critical issues ranked in an automated manuscript critique?

Critical issues in an automated manuscript critique are ranked by severity. The system coordinates parallel statistical and academic evaluations, merges the findings from subagents, and organizes the issues in the final markdown output.