setup

Configure user profiles and detect system integrations for Academic Writer.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yodem/academic-writer --skill setup-yodem
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/yodem/academic-writer/tree/main/plugins/academic-writer/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yodem/academic-writer --skill setup-yodem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial setup process for the Academic Writer tool, ensuring all necessary configurations and user preferences are established before writing begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Profile Creation: Guides users through setting up their academic profile, including field of study and language.
  • Integration Detection: Automatically identifies and configures available tools and services like Candlekeep and Cognetivy.
  • Style Fingerprinting: Optionally analyzes past articles to capture the user's unique writing style.
  • Use Case: A new Humanities researcher installs Academic Writer and uses this Skill to quickly configure their profile, select citation style, and enable necessary integrations, preparing them to write their first article.

Quick Start

Run the setup skill to begin configuring Academic Writer for your research needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

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How do I configure academic writer profiles for new researchers?

To configure academic writer profiles, run the setup skill to enter your field of study and language preferences, establishing your baseline writing workflow interactively.

What is style fingerprinting and how does it capture my writing style?

Style fingerprinting is an optional setup process that analyzes your past articles to extract and capture your unique writing style for future academic writing workflows.

Can I detect and configure system integrations during the onboarding process?

Yes, the onboarding process automatically detects and configures available system integrations like Candlekeep and Cognetivy to connect external services before you begin writing.

Do I need existing documents to complete the initial tool setup?

No, existing documents are not required for initial setup; analyzing past articles for style fingerprinting is entirely optional, while profile creation and integration detection proceed without them.

What's the best way to select citation styles and preferences for academic writing?

The best way to select citation styles is by running the setup configuration, which interactively prompts you to choose user preferences and administrative settings tailored to your research needs.

Why does onboarding require user interaction for tool selection?

Onboarding requires user interaction to ensure administrative setup accurately captures individual profile details, specific tool selection, and necessary integration preferences for academic writing workflows.