variable-map

Compares how empirical variables are measured across papers, datasets, and local project files.

Updated Jul 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/1549171506/shizhengmubangai1 --skill variable-map-1549171506
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: variable-map
Source: https://github.com/1549171506/shizhengmubangai1/tree/main/Desktop/123/empiricalwiki/i18n/en/skills/variable-map
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/1549171506/shizhengmubangai1 --skill variable-map-1549171506

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Researchers struggle to track how the same construct or variable is operationalized differently across papers, datasets, and models, making it hard to reconcile measurement choices with what is actually available in a local project. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Cross-paper measurement comparison: Reads wiki entries for variables, papers, datasets, and models to build a comparison table covering construct, role, measurement, data source, sample frequency, advantages, and risks. - Local availability audit: Checks project READMEs and research notes to mark literature fields that are missing from the local project as missing from project. - Archived, logged outputs: Saves results to wiki/outputs/variable-map-{slug}-{date}.md and logs the run via tools/research_wiki.py log. - Use Case: Before specifying an econometric model, ask how "firm innovation" is measured across your literature wiki; the Skill returns a table contrasting patent counts, R&D intensity, and survey measures, flagging which data sources your project lacks. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to map how the variable "firm innovation" is measured across all papers in the research wiki and check which data sources are available locally.

Frequently Asked Questions about variable-map

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare variable measurements across research papers?

Run the variable-map skill with a variable or construct name, optionally filtering by role such as dependent, mediator, or control. It reads the wiki's variable, paper, dataset, and model files and produces a comparison table of measurements, data sources, and sample frequencies.

How to check if a variable from literature exists in my project data?

The skill cross-references literature measurements against project READMEs and research notes. Fields documented in papers but absent locally are explicitly marked as `missing from project` in the output table.

Can I filter the comparison by variable role like mediator or moderator?

Yes, pass a role argument such as dependent, core_explanatory, mediator, moderator, control, or all. The comparison table then focuses on variables serving that role in the source papers.

Where are variable comparison results saved?

Results are archived to `wiki/outputs/variable-map-{slug}-{YYYY-MM-DD}.md` and the run is logged using `tools/research_wiki.py log`, keeping an auditable history of each comparison.

What are the limitations of automated variable mapping across papers?

The skill only reflects what is documented in the wiki files and project notes; it cannot infer undocumented measurements. It deliberately avoids merging genuinely different measurement choices and will not invent database tables or project paths.