NSFC agent skills
Four skills for an NSFC grant application: text guidance, Draw.io figures, OpenAlex literature search and a 2026 policy reference.
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Why this level
- Automatically drafted application text needs author review.
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add skills/nsfc-agent-skillsDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewMinimal accessThe tool runs nothing and makes no network calls.
- Automatically drafted application text needs author review.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
A skill set for grant applications to the National Natural Science Foundation of China. `nsfc-write` walks through sections: topic, abstract, rationale, content, methods, novelty and research base. `nsfc-figure` builds editable diagrams and roadmaps in Draw.io. `nsfc-literature` searches works through OpenAlex and formats references. `nsfc-policy` is a reference for application limits, AI use rules and application codes for 2026. The author says the set was used on real applications but guarantees no result. Data and references must be rechecked.
Who it is for. Researchers applying to NSFC and those helping them, where a rigid official template and deadlines drive the structure.
Good fit when
- An NSFC application is in preparation and needs a section skeleton.
- The technical part needs a diagram that can be edited in Draw.io.
- A reference list is built from OpenAlex with formatted citations.
- You must check 2026 application limits and AI use rules.
Not a fit when
- The application goes to another funder with a different template.
- You want finished text with no applicant review.
- Submission is closed and next year's policy is not out yet.
Example request
Check with nsfc-policy whether this application type can be submitted in 2026 and draft a skeleton for the rationale section.Limitations
The skills are in Chinese. Policy and templates reflect 2026, and real conditions are set by the official funder guide. No license is stated in the repository. The latest commit is from August 2026. The applicant is responsible for content, references and research ethics. The `nsfc-write` skill sets wording and size requirements but does not replace reading the official guide. Check the rules on AI text in applications against the funder's current document.
How to disable. Delete the `nsfc-*` folders from the agent skills directory. Draw.io files and reference lists created earlier are separate and removed by hand.
FAQ
Can the skills be installed separately?
Yes. Each skill works independently, and they combine on one application.
Where do literature references come from?
`nsfc-literature` searches OpenAlex and the wenxian tool formats the references.
Can section titles be changed?
No. The `nsfc-write` skill warns that official template headings must stay as given.
Does the set guarantee success?
No, the authors state there is no guarantee and ask for result checking.
Is Python needed?
The literature search and figure generation scripts in the skill folders are `.py` files and need Python.
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README in short
The README lists four skills, the install route and caveats about accuracy and research ethics.