writing-systems-papers

Provides paragraph-level structural blueprints for 10-12 page systems conference papers.

Updated Jul 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Lingjie-wang/autoRL --skill writing-systems-papers-lingjie-wang
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-systems-papers
Source: https://github.com/Lingjie-wang/autoRL/tree/main/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/skills/writing-systems-papers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lingjie-wang/autoRL --skill writing-systems-papers-lingjie-wang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing a systems paper for venues like OSDI, SOSP, ASPLOS, NSDI, or EuroSys requires strict structural discipline—page budgets, paragraph roles, and argumentation patterns—that most authors learn only through repeated rejections. This Skill supplies a paragraph-level blueprint so every section has a defined purpose, length, and writing pattern. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Page Allocation Tables: Per-section page budgets for 12-page systems papers, with venue-specific format differences (USENIX vs ACM). - Section Blueprints: Sentence-level templates for the abstract, introduction (Problem → Gap → Insight → Contributions), design, evaluation, and related work. - Writing Patterns: Proven argumentation structures such as Gap Analysis (G1–Gn → A1–An), Observation-Driven design, and the "X is better for Y in Z" thesis formula, drawn from published OSDI/SOSP/ASPLOS papers. - Use Case: A PhD student preparing an SOSP submission uses the blueprint to allocate pages, draft the 5-sentence abstract, structure the introduction around 4 numbered contributions, and verify the evaluation follows the three-statement rule before handing off to LaTeX generation. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to outline an OSDI paper on your system topic using the systems paper blueprint, specifying your target venue and page limit.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-systems-papers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a systems paper for OSDI or SOSP?

Structure a 12-page systems paper as: abstract (5 sentences), introduction (1.5-2 pages with Problem → Gap → Insight → Contributions), background and motivation (1-1.5 pages), design (3-4 pages), implementation (0.5-1 page), evaluation (3-4 pages), related work (1 page), and conclusion (3 sentences).

How to write a systems paper abstract?

Write the abstract in five sentences: problem context and importance, gap in existing approaches, thesis statement in the form "X is better for Y in environment Z", approach summary with headline results, and impact or availability. Keep it 150-250 words and avoid terms defined later in the paper.

What is the difference between OSDI, SOSP, and ASPLOS paper formats?

OSDI and NSDI use USENIX format with 12-page submissions and 14-page camera-ready. SOSP uses ACM SIGOPS format at 12 pages. ASPLOS uses ACM SIGPLAN format with an 11-page limit and 13-page camera-ready. Always verify against the current CFP since rules change yearly.

How should the evaluation section of a systems paper be organized?

Organize evaluation into setup (hardware, baselines, workloads, metrics), end-to-end comparison against baselines, ablation studies removing each component, and scalability analysis. State every conclusion three times: as a hypothesis at section opening, a result at closing, and in the figure caption.

Does this skill generate the actual paper text and citations?

No, it provides structural blueprints, page budgets, and writing patterns only. LaTeX generation and citation verification are delegated to the companion paper-write skill, and the blueprint explicitly prohibits fabricating observations, traces, or results.