reviewer-2-simulator

Critique paper drafts with a structured Phase 1-4 reviewer workflow.

3|Updated Dec 8, 2025

Search Tags:#checklist #review #critique #peer-review #research-analysis #paper-review

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/GhostScientist/skills --skill reviewer-2-simulator

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reviewer-2-simulator
Source: https://github.com/GhostScientist/skills/tree/main/skills/reviewer-2-simulator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GhostScientist/skills --skill reviewer-2-simulator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers get a rigorous, skeptical reviewer critique of their paper draft, highlighting weak claims, missing baselines, unclear explanations, and overclaims to strengthen submissions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase-based critique workflow that systematically evaluates each section of a manuscript.
Generates a comprehensive "Reviewer 2" style report with structured feedback and actionable revisions.
Helps users practice and improve their academic writing by simulating high-standard peer review before submission.

Quick Start

Paste your paper draft and ask for a Phase 1-4 critique to receive a structured, actionable reviewer report.

Frequently Asked Questions about reviewer-2-simulator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a peer-review critique of my paper draft before submission?▼

To get a peer-review critique, paste your paper draft and request a Phase 1-4 critique. The skill evaluates your manuscript sections and generates a structured, actionable Reviewer 2 report highlighting weak claims and missing baselines.

What is a Reviewer 2 style report for stress-testing research claims?▼

A Reviewer 2 style report is a comprehensive critique document that simulates a skeptical, high-standards peer review. It identifies weak claims, unclear explanations, and overclaims across your manuscript sections to help strengthen your submission.

How do I systematically critique a research paper section by section?▼

You systematically critique a research paper by running a structured Phase 1-4 workflow. This process evaluates the Abstract, Introduction, Related Work, Method, Experiments, Results, and Conclusion individually to generate comprehensive feedback.

Can I use this to identify missing baselines and overclaims in my experiments?▼

Yes, you can identify missing baselines and overclaims by subjecting your draft to a skeptical peer review simulation. The critique specifically targets these weaknesses across your Method and Experiments sections to ensure claims are rigorously supported.

Does the peer-review simulation provide a scoring rubric for editing?▼

Yes, the peer-review simulation provides a scoring rubric for editing. After generating the comprehensive report, it guides your revisions by applying the rubric to help improve your academic writing and address identified weaknesses.

What are the limitations of using an automated paper review checklist?▼

An automated paper review checklist simulates a skeptical reviewer but lacks domain-specific expert intuition. It should be used to stress-test claims and identify structural weaknesses before submission, not as a replacement for actual human peer review.