claude-scientific-writer
A general purpose scientific writer
Claude Scientific Writer is a Claude Code plugin and Python package that generates publication-ready scientific documents backed by real-time literature research and verified citations. It combines AI-driven deep research through Parallel Search and Extract with formatted outputs including Nature/Science papers, NSF/NIH grant proposals, research posters, clinical reports, and literature reviews. The plugin provides 26 specialized skills covering diagram generation, peer review, citation management, and hypothesis generation, all accessible directly within Claude Code without CLI interaction. Data files and figures are automatically integrated, with LaTeX-based PDF generation and comprehensive document conversion.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Writing Nature/Science format research papers with experimental data from CSV files and Western blot images showing 87% CRISPR editing efficiency
- 02Generating NSF grant proposals with preliminary quantum computing results (99.2% gate fidelity) and timeline/budget spreadsheets
- 03Creating conference posters featuring clinical trial data, survival curves, and biomarker heatmaps from patient datasets
- 04Producing systematic literature reviews with meta-analysis forest plots and study comparison tables covering 50+ papers
- 05Drafting clinical case reports integrating patient timelines, diagnostic imaging folders, and lab values over six months
- 06Performing peer review evaluations using the ScholarEval framework to assess manuscript methodology and statistical power
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claude-scientific-writer — FAQ
What is claude-scientific-writer?+
It's a Claude Code plugin and Python package that generates publication-ready scientific documents (papers, grants, posters, clinical reports) with real-time literature research and verified citations. It provides 26 specialized skills for scientific writing, diagram generation, peer review, and citation management.
How do I install the Claude Code plugin?+
Add the plugin marketplace with '/plugin marketplace add https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-writer', then run '/plugin install claude-scientific-writer'. After restarting Claude Code, initialize it in your project with '/claude-scientific-writer:scientific-writer-init'.
Which AI clients does this work with?+
It works as a plugin in Claude Code (Cursor). The skills are Agent Plugins 1.0.0 compliant, so they also load in Antigravity, Pi, Aider, Continue, and other agents that support the Agent Skills format. A standalone CLI and Python API are available for use outside IDE clients.
What API keys and prerequisites are required?+
You need Python 3.10+, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY (required), and Parallel CLI authentication (parallel-cli login) or PARALLEL_API_KEY for research lookup. OPENROUTER_API_KEY is optional for AI diagram generation. A LaTeX distribution (pdflatex, bibtex) is needed for PDF output.
Is claude-scientific-writer free to use?+
Yes, the code is MIT licensed and free. However, you pay for API usage: Anthropic Claude for writing, Parallel for research lookup, and optionally OpenRouter for diagram generation. Token tracking is available to monitor costs.
Can I install it as a Python package instead of a plugin?+
Yes, install via 'pip install scientific-writer' to use the CLI (scientific-writer command) or the async Python API (from scientific_writer import generate_paper). The plugin is recommended for seamless IDE integration, but all features work via CLI/API.
How do I install claude-scientific-writer?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. claude-scientific-writer is a plugin — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is claude-scientific-writer free?+
claude-scientific-writer is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.