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003 Name Skill 14a9c3c2
ASecurityUnified paper audit skill supporting Chinese & English academic papers. Supports LaTeX (.tex), Typst (.typ), and PDF (.pdf) input formats. Three modes: self-check (pre-submission), review (peer review simulation), gate (quality gate pass/fail). Use when user mentions: audit, review, check paper, paper quality, pre-submission check, score paper, or any paper auditing task, polish paper, deep polish, adversarial review, refine writing, caption audit, 图表标题审查.
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name: paper-audit
version: 1.0.0
category: academic-writing
tags:
- audit
- review
- paper
- pdf
- latex
- typst
- chinese
- english
- scoring
- checklist
description: |
Unified paper audit skill supporting Chinese & English academic papers.
Supports LaTeX (.tex), Typst (.typ), and PDF (.pdf) input formats.
Three modes: self-check (pre-submission), review (peer review simulation),
gate (quality gate pass/fail).
Use when user mentions: audit, review, check paper, paper quality,
pre-submission check, score paper, or any paper auditing task,
polish paper, deep polish, adversarial review, refine writing,
caption audit, 图表标题审查.
argument-hint: "[paper.tex|paper.typ|paper.pdf] [--mode self-check|review|gate|polish] [--pdf-mode basic|enhanced] [--style A|B|C] [--journal <venue>] [--skip-logic] [--online] [--scholar-eval]"
allowed-tools: Read, Glob, Grep, Bash(python *), Task
references:
- resources/references/REVIEW_CRITERIA.md
- resources/references/CHECKLIST.md
- resources/references/AUDIT_GUIDE.md
- resources/references/POLISH_GUIDE.md
- resources/references/SCHOLAR_EVAL_GUIDE.md
scripts:
- scripts/audit.py
- scripts/pdf_parser.py
- scripts/detect_language.py
- scripts/report_generator.py
- scripts/parsers.py
- scripts/visual_check.py
- scripts/check_references.py
- scripts/scholar_eval.py
---
# Paper Audit Skill (论文审核)
Unified academic paper auditing across formats and languages.
## Critical Rules
1. NEVER modify `\cite{}`, `\ref{}`, `\label{}`, math environments in LaTeX
2. NEVER modify `@cite`, `#cite()`, `#ref()`, `<label>` in Typst
3. NEVER fabricate bibliography entries — only verify existing `.bib`/`.yml` files
4. NEVER change domain terminology without user confirmation
5. Check `FORBIDDEN_TERMS` lists before suggesting any terminology changes
6. For PDF input, clearly flag sections where extraction quality is uncertain
7. Always distinguish between automated findings and LLM-judgment scores
## Audit Modes
### Mode: `self-check` (Pre-submission Self-Check)
**Trigger keywords**: audit, check, self-check, pre-submission, score, review my paper
**What it does**: Runs all automated checks and generates a structured report with:
- Per-dimension scores (Quality, Clarity, Significance, Originality) on 1-6 scale
- Issue list sorted by severity (Critical > Major > Minor)
- Improvement suggestions per section
- Pre-submission checklist results
**CLI**: `python scripts/audit.py paper.tex --mode self-check`
#### Online Bibliography Verification
Add `--online` to enable CrossRef/Semantic Scholar metadata verification:
```
python scripts/audit.py paper.tex --mode self-check --online --email user@example.com
```
#### ScholarEval 8-Dimension Assessment
Add `--scholar-eval` to enable the 8-dimension evaluation framework:
```
python scripts/audit.py paper.tex --mode self-check --scholar-eval
```
Script-evaluable dimensions (Soundness, Clarity, Presentation, partial Reproducibility) are scored automatically. For complete assessment, supplement with LLM evaluation of Novelty, Significance, Ethics, and Reproducibility. See `SCHOLAR_EVAL_GUIDE.md`.
**ScholarEval LLM Assessment Prompt** (for `review` mode):
Read the full paper and provide 1-10 scores with evidence in JSON format:
```json
{
"novelty": {
"score": "<1-10>",
"evidence": "<Describe originality and distinction from prior work>"
},
"significance": {
"score": "<1-10>",
"evidence": "<Describe potential impact on the field>"
},
"reproducibility_llm": {
"score": "<1-10>",
"evidence": "<Assess experimental description completeness, code/data availability>"
},
"ethics": {
"score": "<1-10>",
"evidence": "<Assess ethical considerations, conflicts of interest, data privacy>"
}
}
```
### Mode: `review` (Peer Review Simulation)
**Trigger keywords**: simulate review, peer review, reviewer perspective, what would reviewers say
**What it does**: Everything in self-check PLUS:
- Paper summary from reviewer perspective
- Strengths analysis
- Weaknesses analysis with severity
- Questions a reviewer would ask
- Accept/reject recommendation with confidence
**CLI**: `python scripts/audit.py paper.tex --mode review`
### Mode: `gate` (Quality Gate)
**Trigger keywords**: quality gate, pass/fail, can I submit, ready to submit, advisor check
**What it does**: Fast mandatory checks only:
- Format validation
- Bibliography integrity
- Figure/table references
- Pre-submission checklist
- Binary PASS/FAIL verdict with blocking issues
**CLI**: `python scripts/audit.py paper.tex --mode gate`
### Mode: `polish` (Adversarial Dual-Agent Deep Polish)
**Trigger keywords**: polish, deep polish, adversarial review, refine writing,
improve writing, paragraph polish
**What it does**:
- Phase 1 (Python): Fast rule-based precheck → .polish-state/precheck.json
- Phase 2 (Critic Agent): LLM adversarial review → per-section logic/expression scores
- Phase 3 (Mentor Agent × N): Per-section polish suggestions → Original vs Revised table
- Outputs: Structured polish report with diff-comment suggestions
**Style options** (`--style`):
- `A` Plain Precise (default): Short sentences, active voice, technical precision
- `B` Narrative Fluent: Story-driven, transitions, accessible prose
- `C` Formal Academic: Passive voice acceptable, formal register, hedge words
**Skip logic**: `--skip-logic` bypasses Critic logic scoring; Mentor runs
expression-only polish. Equivalent to `/polish` quick command.
**CLI**: `python scripts/audit.py paper.tex --mode polish --style A --journal neurips`
## Supported Formats
| Format | Parser | Notes |
|--------|--------|-------|
| LaTeX (.tex) | `LatexParser` | Full support — all checks available |
| Typst (.typ) | `TypstParser` | Full support — all checks available |
| PDF (.pdf) basic | `PdfParser` (pymupdf) | Text extraction with font-size heading detection |
| PDF (.pdf) enhanced | `PdfParser` (pymupdf4llm) | Structured Markdown with table/header preservation |
**PDF Limitations**: Math formulas may be lost; some checks (format, figures) skip for PDF. Recommend providing source files (.tex/.typ) for maximum accuracy.
## Language Support
| Language | Detection | Extra Checks |
|----------|-----------|-------------|
| English | Auto (default) | Standard suite |
| Chinese | Auto (CJK ratio > 30%) | + consistency check, + GB/T 7714 compliance |
Force with `--lang en` or `--lang zh`.
## Check Modules
| Module | Script Source | Dimensions Affected | Applicable Formats |
|--------|-------------|--------------------|--------------------|
| Format Check | `check_format.py` | Clarity | .tex, .typ |
| Grammar Analysis | `analyze_grammar.py` | Clarity | .tex, .typ, .pdf |
| Logic & Coherence | `analyze_logic.py` | Quality, Significance | .tex, .typ, .pdf |
| Sentence Complexity | `analyze_sentences.py` | Clarity | .tex, .typ, .pdf |
| De-AI Detection | `deai_check.py` | Clarity, Originality | .tex, .typ, .pdf |
| Bibliography | `verify_bib.py` | Quality | .tex, .typ |
| Figure/Table Refs & Captions | `check_figures.py` | Clarity | .tex |
| Reference Integrity | `check_references.py` | Clarity, Quality | .tex, .typ |
| Visual Layout | `visual_check.py` | Clarity | .pdf |
| Consistency (ZH) | `check_consistency.py` | Clarity | .tex (Chinese only) |
| GB/T 7714 (ZH) | `verify_bib.py` (GB mode) | Quality | .tex (Chinese only) |
| Pre-submission Checklist | Built-in | All | All formats |
## Scoring System
Based on REVIEWER_PERSPECTIVE.md criteria:
### Four Dimensions
- **Quality** (30%): Technical soundness, well-supported claims
- **Clarity** (30%): Clear writing, reproducible, good organization
- **Significance** (20%): Community impact, advances understanding
- **Originality** (20%): New insights, not obvious extensions
### Six-Point Scale (NeurIPS standard)
| Score | Rating | Meaning |
|-------|--------|---------|
| 5.5-6.0 | Strong Accept | Groundbreaking, technically flawless |
| 4.5-5.4 | Accept | Technically solid, high impact |
| 3.5-4.4 | Borderline Accept | Solid but limited evaluation/novelty |
| 2.5-3.4 | Borderline Reject | Merits but weaknesses outweigh |
| 1.5-2.4 | Reject | Technical flaws, insufficient evaluation |
| 1.0-1.4 | Strong Reject | Fundamental errors or known results |
## Output Protocol
All issues follow the unified format:
```
[MODULE] (Line N) [Severity: Critical|Major|Minor] [Priority: P0|P1|P2]: Issue description
Original: ...
Revised: ...
Rationale: ...
```
- **Severity**: Critical (must fix), Major (should fix), Minor (nice to fix)
- **Priority**: P0 (blocking), P1 (important), P2 (low priority)
## Workflow
When a user requests a paper audit:
1. **Identify the file** — locate the .tex, .typ, or .pdf file
2. **Determine mode** — self-check (default), review, or gate based on user intent
3. **Run the orchestrator** — `python scripts/audit.py <file> --mode <mode>`
4. **Present the report** — show the Markdown report to the user
5. **Discuss findings** — help the user address Critical and Major issues first
6. **Re-audit if needed** — run again after fixes to verify improvements
For `review` mode, supplement the automated report with LLM analysis of:
- Overall paper strengths (what works well)
- Key weaknesses (what reviewers would criticize)
- Questions a reviewer would ask
- Missing related work or baselines
### Polish Mode Workflow
1. **Run Python precheck**
```
python scripts/audit.py <file> --mode polish [--style A|B|C] [--journal <name>] [--skip-logic]
```
Read `.polish-state/precheck.json` from the paper's directory.
2. **Check hard blockers**
If `precheck.json["blockers"]` is non-empty, display them and STOP.
Say: "Fix these Critical issues before polish can proceed:" + list.
Do NOT spawn any agent until user confirms fixes.
3. **Handle non-IMRaD structure** (if `precheck.json["non_imrad"] == true`)
Show detected sections, ask user: "Proceed with polish on these sections?"
4. **Spawn Critic Agent** via Task:
Subagent type: `general-purpose`
Prompt template:
```
You are an adversarial academic reviewer.
Paper: {file_path} | Language: {lang} | Journal: {journal} | Style: {style}
Step 1: Read the paper using the Read tool (file: {file_path}).
Step 2: The rule-based precheck found these issues: {precheck_issues_summary}
Step 3: Produce a CRITIC REPORT as valid JSON (no markdown fencing):
{
"global_verdict": "ready_to_polish" | "needs_revision_first" | "major_restructure_needed",
"global_rationale": "2-3 sentences",
"section_verdicts": [
{
"section": "<name>",
"logic_score": 1-5,
"expression_score": 1-5,
"blocks_mentor": false,
"blocking_reason": "",
"top_issues": [{"type": "logic|expression|argument", "description": "..."}]
}
],
"cross_section_issues": ["..."]
}
blocks_mentor = true ONLY when logic_score <= 2 or section is structurally absent.
```
Save the Critic's JSON output to `.polish-state/critic_report.json` using Bash:
```
python -c "import pathlib; pathlib.Path('.polish-state/critic_report.json').write_text('<critic_json_here>', encoding='utf-8')"
```
5. **Display Critic Dashboard and gate**
Render the Critic report as a markdown table (see dashboard format).
Show blocked sections. Ask:
"How to proceed?
[1] Polish all sections (override blocks)
[2] Skip blocked sections, polish the rest
[3] Stop and revise blocked sections first"
Wait for response.
6. **Spawn Mentor Agents per section** (sequential, one at a time):
For each approved section in IMRaD order:
Subagent type: `general-purpose`
Prompt template:
```
You are a writing mentor specializing in academic polish.
CRITICAL RULES (NEVER VIOLATE):
- Never modify \cite{}, \ref{}, \label{}, \eqref{} in LaTeX
- Never modify @cite, #cite(), #ref(), <label> in Typst
- Never modify math environments: $...$, \begin{equation}..., \begin{align}...
- Never add/remove citations
- Mark any domain terminology changes as [TERM CHANGE: confirm?]
Section: {section_name} (lines {start}-{end})
Target style: {style} ({style_description from POLISH_GUIDE.md})
Critic scores — Logic: {logic_score}/5, Expression: {expression_score}/5
Critic top issues: {top_issues}
Pre-check expression issues in this section: {filtered_expression_issues}
Read lines {start}-{end} of {file_path}:
Use Read tool with offset={start-1} and limit={end-start+1}.
Produce MENTOR REPORT in this format:
## Section: {section_name}
### Polish Suggestions
[MENTOR] (Line N) [Severity: Major|Minor] [Priority: P1|P2]: description
Original: <exact original text>
Revised: <revised text preserving all LaTeX/Typst commands>
Rationale: <one sentence>
### Section Summary
<2-3 sentences on overall quality and key improvements>
```
After each Mentor completes:
- Display its output
- Ask: "Section {name} polish done. Accept and continue to next section?"
- Wait for confirmation before spawning next Mentor.
7. **Final status dashboard** (after all sections done):
See dashboard format below.
### Polish Status Dashboard Format
Print at end of each phase and at completion:
```
╭─ 🔴🔵 paper-audit Polish Mode ──────────────────────────╮
│ 📄 File: {filename} | Style: {A/B/C} | Journal: {venue} │
│ ⚔️ Critic: {global_verdict} │
│ │
│ Section │ Logic │ Expr │ Mentor │ Suggestions │
│ abstract │ 4/5 │ 3/5 │ ✅ Done │ 3 │
│ introduction │ 3/5 │ 2/5 │ ✅ Done │ 7 │
│ method │ BLOCK │ 2/5 │ ⏭️ Skipped │ 0 │
│ experiment │ 4/5 │ 4/5 │ ✅ Done │ 2 │
│ conclusion │ 5/5 │ 3/5 │ ✅ Done │ 4 │
│ │
│ 👉 Next: {明确的下一步指示} │
╰───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
```
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