zlp-advisor

Summarize Zulip discussions, audit student goals and TODOs, and integrate external updates.

5|Updated May 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GiggleLiu/zlp-harness --skill zlp-advisor
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Skill: zlp-advisor
Source: https://github.com/GiggleLiu/zlp-harness/tree/main/skills/zlp-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GiggleLiu/zlp-harness --skill zlp-advisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of conducting a comprehensive weekly review of Zulip discussions, analyzing student progress, and integrating external reliable sources, thereby enhancing research supervision efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discussion Summarization: Extracts and groups Zulip messages within a specified timeframe, providing clear, date-stamped overviews.
  • TODO and Goal Audit: Identifies active student commitments and assesses whether explicit goals and metrics are defined, offering constructive guidance for project progress.
  • External Update Search: Searches reliable academic and technical sources for recent developments relevant to the project, supporting informed decision-making.
  • Use Case: A supervisor uses this Skill weekly to prepare a warm, detailed update for students, ensuring alignment and identifying new research opportunities.

Quick Start

Invoke the zlp-advisor skill to analyze the latest Zulip discussion, review student TODOs, and generate a comprehensive weekly update report.

Frequently Asked Questions about zlp-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate weekly research supervision using Zulip discussions?

Automate weekly research supervision by invoking the zlp-advisor skill to extract Zulip messages within a specified timeframe, group them into clear summaries, and generate a comprehensive update report for students.

Can I audit student goals and TODOs directly from Zulip messages?

Yes, you can audit student goals and TODOs from Zulip messages. The skill identifies active student commitments and assesses whether explicit goals and metrics are defined, offering constructive guidance for project progress.

What is the best way to integrate external academic updates into research project reviews?

Integrate external academic updates by using the skill to search reliable academic and technical sources for recent developments relevant to the project, supporting informed decision-making during the weekly review.

Does zlp-advisor require any external dependencies or APIs to summarize discussions?

No external dependencies or APIs are required to summarize discussions. The skill operates independently to extract and group Zulip messages, providing clear, date-stamped overviews without needing additional packages.

How do I prepare a detailed weekly update report for research students?

Prepare a detailed weekly update report by invoking the skill to analyze the latest Zulip discussions, review student TODOs, and integrate recent external updates into a warm, comprehensive summary ensuring project alignment.

When should I not use an automated skill for research supervision updates?

You should not use an automated skill for research supervision updates when discussions lack sufficient context or when student goals and metrics are not explicitly defined, as the generated guidance may be less constructive.