scientific-writing
Core skill for the deep research and writing tool. Write scientific manuscripts in full paragraphs (never bullet points). Use two-stage process with (1) section outlines with key points using research-lookup then (2) convert to flowing prose. IMRAD structure, citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figures/tables, reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA), for research papers and journal submissions.
npx skills add BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills --skill scientific-writing --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Scientific Writing ## Overview **This is the core skill for the deep research and writing tool**—combining AI-driven deep research with well-formatted written outputs. Every document produced is backed by comprehensive literature search and verified citations through the research-lookup skill. Scientific writing is a process for communicating research with precision and clarity. Write manuscripts using IMRAD structure, citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figures/tables, and reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA). Apply this skill for research papers and journal submissions. **Critical Principle: Always write in full paragraphs with flowing prose. Never submit bullet points in the final manuscript.** Use a two-stage process: first create section outlines with key points using research-lookup, then convert those outlines into complete paragraphs. ## When to Use This Skill This skill should be used when: - Writing or revising any section of a scientific manuscript (abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion) - Structuring a research paper using IMRAD or other standard formats - Formatting citations and references in specific styles (APA, AMA, Vancouver, Chicago, IEEE) - C
- Overview
- When to Use This Skill
- Visual Enhancement with Scientific Schematics
- Graphical Abstract (REQUIRED)
- Additional Figures (GENERATE EXTENSIVELY)
- Core Capabilities
- 1. Manuscript Structure and Organization
- 2. Section-Specific Writing Guidance
- 3. Citation and Reference Management
- 4. Figures and Tables
- 5. Reporting Guidelines by Study Type
- 6. Writing Principles and Style
- 7. Writing Process: From Outline to Full Paragraphs
- 8. Professional Report Formatting (Non-Journal Documents)
python scripts/generate_schematic.py "your diagram description" -o figures/output.png python scripts/generate_image.py "your image description" -o figures/output.png xelatex report.tex
What does the scientific-writing skill do?
Core skill for the deep research and writing tool. Write scientific manuscripts in full paragraphs (never bullet points). Use two-stage process with (1) section outlines with key points using research-lookup then (2) convert to flowing prose. IMRAD structure, citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figures/tables, reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA), for research papers and journal submissions.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills --skill scientific-writing --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills, a repository with 135 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.