An AI-powered scientific writing engine that transforms raw research data and queries into publication-ready manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference posters.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cluade-scientific-writer-wrapper
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 cluade-scientific-writer-wrapper using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Scientific Writer?
Scientific Writer is a specialized tool designed to assist researchers, academics, and clinicians in the rigorous process of scientific communication. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, the tool automates the drafting of high-impact documents ranging from journal articles to complex grant proposals. It integrates deep research capabilities with precise formatting, ensuring that every output meets the professional standards required by top-tier publishers and funding agencies.
The skill goes beyond simple text generation by incorporating real-time literature searches, citation management, and automated diagram creation. This allows users to focus on their core scientific discoveries while the AI handles the technical complexities of LaTeX typesetting, BibTeX referencing, and stylistic adherence to specific journal formats like Nature or Science.
Scientific Writer Use Cases
- Drafting peer-reviewed journal articles for Nature, Science, or NeurIPS using raw experimental data.
- Generating structured grant proposals for major funding bodies such as the NIH, NSF, and DOE.
- Automating the creation of LaTeX-based conference posters and research slide decks.
- Performing systematic literature reviews and peer-review evaluations of existing manuscript drafts.
- Developing scientific hypotheses and research schematics for complex biological or technical pathways.
How Scientific Writer Works
- The user provides a research query along with any relevant data files such as CSVs or images.
- The system leverages Openclaw Skills to perform a real-time literature search and gather verified citations.
- A high-level manuscript structure is generated, incorporating data analysis and figure placements.
- The agent executes specific sub-tasks like generating schematics or managing BibTeX references.
- The final content is compiled into publication-ready formats (PDF/LaTeX) and saved to the local output directory.
Scientific Writer Setup
Install the package via pip and configure your environment variables to enable the full suite of Openclaw Skills:
pip install scientific-writer
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY='your_key'
# Optional for research lookup features
export OPENROUTER_API_KEY='your_key'
Scientific Writer Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes research inputs and outputs into a structured directory hierarchy to ensure reproducibility:
| Directory | Content Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
data/ |
Raw Data | Experimental CSVs and primary text inputs |
figures/ |
Visuals | Generated schematics and uploaded plots |
writing_outputs/ |
Final Documents | Compiled PDFs, LaTeX source, and BibTeX files |
.env |
Configuration | API keys and environment settings |
Scientific Writer Advanced Features
- Scientific schematics engine for generating CONSORT diagrams and neural network architectures.
- Automated peer-review module for identifying gaps in manuscript logic or citation coverage.
- Real-time research lookup integration for fetching current literature and ensuring factual accuracy.
- Multi-format support for LaTeX beamerposter and research-specific presentation slides.
- Support for complex citation management and automatic BibTeX library generation.
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