MixtapeTools skill
Claude Code skills for empirical economics: code and replication audit, bibliography checks, PDF reading and slide decks.
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Why this level
- The skills run R, Stata and Python scripts, compile LaTeX and spawn many parallel agents, but Referee 2 does not edit the author's code.
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Manual install
Copy the repository's `.claude/skills/` directory into your project root and start Claude Code. Call `/referee2` in a fresh session for the audit and `/blindspot path_to_figure` to review results.
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How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- The skills run R, Stata and Python scripts, compile LaTeX and spawn many parallel agents, but Referee 2 does not edit the author's code.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
MixtapeTools is a collection of Claude Code skills and commands by Scott Cunningham, an economics professor at Baylor University. The `referee2` skill runs a five-part audit: code, replication in two other languages (R, Stata, Python) to six decimals, directory structure, output automation and econometrics. `blindspot` looks for what the author cannot see in finished tables and figures: problems and overlooked opportunities. The rest: `/bibcheck` verifies `.bib` entries with many narrow agents, `/split-pdf` splits a paper into chunks and reads it in parts, `beautiful_deck` and `compiledeck` build Beamer decks, `tikz` fixes figure collisions, and `newproject` and `newbook` scaffold projects. A separate GTD protocol for research comes with a Python dashboard.
Who it is for. Economists and empirical researchers using Claude Code for data analysis, replication and preparing papers and lectures.
Good fit when
- A project is finished and an independent pass checks code, replication and econometrics before journal submission.
- A first result shows an unexpected spike and needs a review of what the author may have missed.
- A `.bib` file has accumulated inaccurate entries and they are checked against primary sources.
- A PDF paper is read in parts without overloading the session.
Not a fit when
- You need a fully autonomous pipeline: the author describes a partnership style where the human steers.
- The work is not empirical research: the skills are built for economics and LaTeX.
- You expect an install package: the instructions amount to copying `.claude/skills/` into a project.
Example request
Run a Referee 2 audit on this project: code, replication and econometrics, then write the referee report.Limitations
The tools reflect the author's personal working style, and he advises taking what is useful. The skills target empirical economics, LaTeX and replication in R, Stata and Python, so `referee2` needs those languages. `/bibcheck` runs many parallel agents (up to 8 by default), which uses up limits. The GTD protocol is marked work in progress. The repository lists no license, so confirm reuse terms with the author.
How to disable. Delete the relevant folders from `.claude/skills/` and the commands from `.claude/commands/` in your project.
FAQ
How do I install it?
Copy `.claude/skills/` into the project root or clone the repository. Claude Code finds the skills itself, with no extra setup.
Why run Referee 2 in a fresh session?
An implementation auditor must not defend the author's choices, and the Claude that wrote the code rationalizes its decisions. A separate session gives independence.
What does /bibcheck verify?
The accuracy of `.bib` entries against canonical sources, with a per-field mode (`--by-field`). It does not check whether citations support the claims.
Does Referee 2 change the author's code?
No. It writes only its own replication scripts, and the author edits the author's code.
How do I read a PDF?
Use `/split-pdf path.pdf` or `/split-pdf "search query for paper"`: the skill downloads the paper, splits it into 4-page chunks and reads it in parts.
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README in short
The README explains the author's workflow and each tool: Referee 2, Blindspot, Bibcheck, Split-PDF, decks and the GTD protocol. Skills live in `.claude/skills/` and human-readable notes in `skills/`.