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Academic Research Skills

Helps researchers plan, write, check and revise academic papers with Claude, pausing for approval at each stage.

Fast-risingResearch-backed

What it does

This is a set of skills (instruction packs) for Claude Code that covers the path from research question to finished paper: research, writing, peer-review style feedback, revision and final formatting.

Its makers stress that the AI is a copilot, not the pilot. It handles routine work like finding references, formatting citations and checking consistency, and it stops for your confirmation at every stage.

It also includes checks aimed at common AI mistakes, such as invented or unsupported citations. Its makers say it is not meant to hide AI use but to help people write better.

Who it's for

Students, academics and researchers who write papers and want AI help with the routine parts.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Needs Claude Code; installing takes two commands typed inside it. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?

Try it

  1. Install Claude Code and set up your Anthropic API key.
  2. Add the Academic Research Skills plugin from its marketplace inside Claude Code.
  3. Run the planning command and describe the paper you are working on.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
  • Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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