A specialized AI tool designed to transform rough research drafts into publication-ready manuscripts for top-tier computer science conferences.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install academic-writing-refiner
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install academic-writing-refiner using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Academic Writing Refiner?
The Academic Writing Refiner is a sophisticated utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem tailored specifically for computer science researchers and academics. It focuses on converting rough or intermediate drafts into clear, precise, and high-impact prose suitable for prestigious venues like NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, and ACL. By prioritizing clarity over cleverness and economy over verbosity, the skill ensures that complex technical ideas are communicated efficiently to reviewers and the broader scientific community.
Whether you are preparing a first draft or finalizing a camera-ready version, this skill integrates seamlessly into your research workflow. It understands the nuances of different paper sections—from the abstract to the methodology—and adapts its refinement strategy based on the specific requirements of the target conference, making it an essential addition to your collection of Openclaw Skills.
Academic Writing Refiner Use Cases
- Preparing manuscripts for submission to major conferences like NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICML.
- Refactoring LaTeX-based research papers while preserving mathematical notation, citations, and custom macros.
- Improving the logical flow and transition between sections in long-form technical documents.
- Polishing rebuttal responses and reviewer communications during the competitive peer-review cycle.
- Streamlining abstracts and introductions to meet strict word count requirements without losing technical depth.
How Academic Writing Refiner Works
- Context Identification: The skill analyzes the input to determine the specific section type (e.g., Abstract, Methodology) and target venue norms.
- Section-Specific Application: It applies unique conventions for different parts of the paper, such as ensuring abstracts are self-contained and related work is grouped by theme.
- Sentence-Level Optimization: It systematically removes filler phrases, fixes dangling modifiers, and converts passive voice to active to improve readability.
- Technical Preservation: For LaTeX inputs, it meticulously preserves citation keys, reference labels, and mathematical environments while only refining the prose.
- Review and Feedback: It generates a refined version accompanied by marginal notes explaining substantive changes and flagging areas requiring manual attention.
Academic Writing Refiner Setup
To install the Academic Writing Refiner as part of your Openclaw Skills library, follow these steps:
# Clone the repository containing the skill
git clone https://github.com/openclaw/skills-registry.git
# Copy the academic-writing-refiner directory to your agent's skills path
cp -r skills-registry/academic-writing-refiner ~/.openclaw/skills/
# Refresh your AI agent to recognize the new skill
openclaw skills reload
Academic Writing Refiner Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Input Prose | Raw text or LaTeX source of the research paper. | Plain Text / .tex |
| Metadata | Inferred venue (e.g., CVPR, ACL) and section type. | Key-Value Pairs |
| Refined Output | Polished version of the input preserving original formatting. | Markdown / LaTeX |
| Marginal Notes | Explanations for specific editorial choices and restructuring. | Sidebar / Comments |
| Flagged Issues | List of missing citations, unclear details, or factual concerns. | Unordered List |
Academic Writing Refiner Advanced Features
- Multi-venue style adaptation for specific formatting and tone requirements across various Openclaw Skills.
- LaTeX-aware processing that protects complex mathematical environments and custom bibliography macros from unintended edits.
- Iterative refinement mode allowing for surgical updates based on specific user feedback or light grammar-only polish constraints.
- Specialized rebuttal writing mode for crafting persuasive, professional responses to reviewer critiques.
- Deep integration with the broader environment of Openclaw Skills for cross-referencing external literature or previous paper drafts.
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