SciWrite skill
sciwrite
A skill for reviewing scientific manuscripts based on Kristin Sainani's course Writing in the Sciences. A method and not a replacement for peer review
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- Last commit
Minimal access
Why this level
- Checks style and clarity and not content
- The manuscript goes to the model
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add skills/sciwriteDetects 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.
- Checks style and clarity and not content
- The manuscript goes to the model
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
SciWrite reviews scientific manuscripts based on Kristin Sainani's course Writing in the Sciences (lectures available under a CC BY license). The skill reviews text clarity, structure and style by the course method. The CC BY 4.0 license is stated in the README although GitHub shows NOASSERTION. The repository was updated on 03.08.2026. It is a check by a method and not a replacement for peer review.
Who it is for. For scientists and PhD students who want to improve manuscript clarity by a well-known method before submitting to a journal.
Good fit when
- You need a check of the clarity and style of a scientific manuscript
- You need the Writing in the Sciences method in an agent
- You need advice on improving a text before submitting
Not a fit when
- You need a substantive review: the skill does not replace it
- You need a check in Russian: the method is for English
Example request
Check my manuscript introduction by the Writing in the Sciences method and show clarity editsLimitations
The skill checks style and clarity by the course method and not the scientific content: it does not replace a specialist's review. The manuscript is sent to your model, so consider journal rules and confidentiality. The method is oriented to English text. Access is minimal.
How to disable. Remove the skill from the agent's folder or the plugin through the plugin manager.
FAQ
What does the skill check?
The clarity, structure and style of a scientific manuscript by the Writing in the Sciences course method.
Does it replace peer review?
No, it is a method-based check and not a substantive review.
What license is it?
CC BY 4.0 per the README, with GitHub showing NOASSERTION.
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Comparison with similar tools
Entries that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Entry | Official | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SciWrite (this entry) | no | 861 | |
| Research Skills | no | 874 | literature reviews on AI in medical imaging and a manuscript audit |
| Education Agent Skills | no | 887 | 165 skills for teachers and school leaders |
README in short
The README describes a skill for reviewing scientific manuscripts by the Writing in the Sciences course method. The CC BY 4.0 license is stated in the README.