scientific-writer 2.12.0
Deep research and writing tool - combines AI-driven deep research with well-formatted written outputs. Generates publication-ready scientific documents with verified citations.
License: MIT
Requires Python: >=3.10

# Claude Scientific Writer

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**A deep research and writing tool** that combines the power of AI-driven deep research with well-formatted written outputs. Generate publication-ready scientific papers, reports, posters, grant proposals, literature reviews, and more academic documents—all backed by real-time literature search and verified citations.

Scientific Writer performs comprehensive research before writing, ensuring every claim is supported by real, verifiable sources. Features include real-time research lookup via Perplexity Sonar Pro Search, intelligent paper detection, comprehensive document conversion, and AI-powered diagram generation with Nano Banana Pro. You have the option of using it as a claude code plugin, python package or a native CLI

## Quick Start

### Prerequisites
- Python 3.10-3.12
- ANTHROPIC_API_KEY (required), OPENROUTER_API_KEY (optional for research lookup)

### Installation Options

#### Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended) ⭐
The easiest way to use Scientific Writer is as a Claude Code plugin. See the [Plugin Installation](#-use-as-a-claude-code-plugin-recommended) section above.

#### Option 2: Install from PyPI (CLI/API Usage)
```bash
pip install scientific-writer
```

#### Option 3: Install from source with uv
```bash
git clone https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-writer.git
cd claude-scientific-writer
uv sync
```

### Configure API keys
```bash
# .env file (recommended)
echo "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_key" > .env
echo "OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_openrouter_key" >> .env
# or export in your shell
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY='your_key'
```

### Usage Options

#### Use as Plugin (Recommended)
After installing the plugin and running `/scientific-writer:init`, simply ask Claude:
```bash
> Create a Nature paper on CRISPR gene editing. Present experimental_data.csv 
  (efficiency across 5 cell lines), include Western_blot.png and flow_cytometry.png 
  showing 87% editing efficiency (p<0.001). Compare with literature benchmarks.

> Generate an NSF grant proposal presenting preliminary data from quantum_results.csv 
  (99.2% gate fidelity), circuit_topology.png, and error_rates.csv. 
  Include 5-year timeline with milestones_budget.xlsx.

> @research-lookup Find papers on mRNA vaccine efficacy (2022-2024). Compare 
  with our trial_outcomes.csv (n=500, 94% efficacy) and antibody_titers.png.
```

#### Use the CLI
```bash
# If installed via pip
scientific-writer

# If installed from source with uv
uv run scientific-writer
```

#### Use the Python API
```python
import asyncio
from scientific_writer import generate_paper

async def main():
    # Detailed prompt with specific data and figures
    async for update in generate_paper(
        query=(
            "Create a Nature paper on CRISPR gene editing. "
            "Present editing_efficiency.csv (5 cell lines, n=200 cells each). "
            "Include Western blot (protein_knockout.png) showing target depletion, "
            "flow cytometry data (editing_percentages.png) with 87% efficiency in HEK293, "
            "and off_target_analysis.csv showing <0.1% off-target effects. "
            "Compare results to published Cas9 benchmarks (typically 70-75% efficiency)."
        ),
        data_files=[
            "editing_efficiency.csv",
            "protein_knockout.png",
            "editing_percentages.png",
            "off_target_analysis.csv"
        ]
    ):
        if update["type"] == "progress":
            print(f"[{update['stage']}] {update['message']}")
        else:
            print(f"✓ PDF: {update['files']['pdf_final']}")
            print(f"  Figures: {len(update.get('figures', []))} included")

asyncio.run(main())
```

## 🎯 Use as a Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

**Scientific Writer works best as a Claude Code (Cursor) plugin**, providing seamless access to all scientific writing capabilities directly in your IDE. No CLI required!

### Quick Start - Plugin Installation

1. **Add the plugin marketplace** in Claude Code:
   ```bash
   /plugin marketplace add https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-writer
   ```

2. **Install the plugin**:
   ```bash
   /plugin install claude-scientific-writer
   ```

3. **Restart Claude Code** when prompted.

4. **Initialize in your project**:
   ```bash
   /scientific-writer:init
   ```
   This creates a `CLAUDE.md` file with comprehensive scientific writing instructions and makes all 19+ skills available.

5. **Start using immediately**:
   ```bash
   # Create papers with data and figures
   > Create a Nature paper on CRISPR gene editing. Present knockout_efficiency.csv 
     (5 cell lines tested), include Western blot (protein_levels.png) and flow 
     cytometry data (editing_rates.png). Highlight 87% efficiency in HEK293 cells.
   
   > Write an NSF grant proposal for quantum computing. Present preliminary results 
     from gate_fidelity.csv (99.2% fidelity), include circuit_diagram.png and 
     error_analysis.png. Compare to state-of-art 95% baseline.
   
   > Generate conference poster. Feature results from clinical_trial.csv 
     (n=150), survival_curves.png, biomarker_heatmap.png, and mechanism_diagram.svg.
   
   # Use specific skills with research data
   > @research-lookup Find papers on mRNA vaccine efficacy (2022-2024). Compare 
     with our trial_data.csv showing 94% efficacy and antibody_titers.xlsx.
   
   > @peer-review Evaluate this manuscript. Reference sample size in methods.csv 
     (n=30) and effect_sizes.png. Assess if statistical power is adequate.
   
   > @clinical-reports Create case report for autoimmune disorder. Include patient_labs.xlsx 
     (6 months data), MRI_scans/ folder, treatment_timeline.csv showing response.
   ```

### Why Use the Plugin?

- ✅ **No CLI Required** - Everything works directly in Claude Code
- ✅ **Instant Access** - All 19+ skills available immediately
- ✅ **IDE Integration** - Files created and edited in your project
- ✅ **Context Aware** - Skills understand your project structure
- ✅ **Seamless Workflow** - No switching between tools

### Available Skills

When installed as a plugin, you get instant access to:
- `scientific-schematics` - AI diagram generation with Nano Banana Pro (CONSORT, neural networks, pathways)
- `research-lookup` - Real-time literature search
- `peer-review` - Systematic manuscript evaluation
- `citation-management` - BibTeX and reference handling
- `clinical-reports` - Medical documentation standards
- `research-grants` - NSF, NIH, DOE proposal support
- `scientific-slides` - Research presentations
- `latex-posters` - Conference poster generation
- `hypothesis-generation` - Scientific hypothesis development
- `market-research-reports` - Comprehensive 50+ page market analysis reports with visuals
- And 10+ more specialized skills...

See the [Plugin Testing Guide](#plugin-testing-local-development) below for local development instructions.

## Features

### 📝 Document Generation
- **Scientific papers** with IMRaD structure (Nature, Science, NeurIPS, etc.)
- **Clinical reports** (case reports, diagnostic reports, trial reports, patient documentation)
- **Research posters** using LaTeX (beamerposter, tikzposter, baposter)
- **Grant proposals** (NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA) with agency-specific formatting
- **Literature reviews** with systematic citation management
- **Scientific schematics** powered by Nano Banana Pro (CONSORT diagrams, neural architectures, biological pathways, circuit diagrams)

### 🤖 AI-Powered Capabilities
- **Real-time research lookup** using Perplexity Sonar Pro Search (via OpenRouter)
- **AI-powered diagram generation** with Nano Banana Pro - create any scientific diagram from natural language descriptions
- **Intelligent paper detection** - automatically identifies references to existing papers
- **Peer review feedback** with quantitative ScholarEval framework (8-dimension scoring)
- **Iterative editing** with context-aware revision suggestions

### 🔧 Developer-Friendly
- **Programmatic API** - Full async Python API with type hints
- **CLI interface** - Interactive command-line tool with progress tracking
- **Progress streaming** - Real-time updates during generation
- **Comprehensive results** - JSON output with metadata, file paths, citations

### 📦 Data & File Integration
- **Automatic data handling** - Drop files in `data/`, auto-sorted to `figures/` or `data/`
- **Document conversion** - PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX to Markdown with MarkItDown
- **Bibliography management** - Automatic BibTeX generation and citation formatting
- **Figure integration** - Images automatically referenced and organized

## Typical Workflow

### CLI Usage
1. Place figures and data in `data/` at the project root (images → `figures/`, files → `data/` automatically)
2. Run `scientific-writer` and describe what you want
3. Follow progress updates; outputs saved to `writing_outputs/<timestamp>_<topic>/`

```bash
# Start a new paper with figures and data
> Create a Nature paper on CRISPR gene editing. Include experimental_results.csv showing knockout efficiency across 5 cell lines. Reference figure1.png (Western blot) and figure2.png (flow cytometry data) in the results section. Discuss the 87% efficiency improvement observed in HEK293 cells.

# Continue editing with additional research results
> Add a methods section describing the experimental setup used to generate the data in results_table.csv. Reference the protocols for transfection, selection, and validation shown in microscopy_images/ folder.

# Grant proposal with preliminary data
> Write an NSF proposal for quantum computing research. Present preliminary results from quantum_fidelity.csv showing 99.2% gate fidelity. Include circuit_diagram.png and error_rates.png figures. Emphasize the breakthrough results compared to current state-of-art (95% fidelity).

# Research poster with comprehensive figures
> Generate a conference poster from my paper. Feature dose_response_graph.png as the central figure. Include mechanism_schematic.png, compare_treatments.png, and statistical_analysis.png. Highlight the p<0.001 significance for the primary outcome shown in the results.

# Clinical case report with patient data
> Create a clinical case report for rare disease presentation. Reference patient_timeline.csv showing symptom progression over 6 months. Include diagnostic_images/ (CT scans, MRI). Discuss lab_values.xlsx showing elevated biomarkers and treatment response documented in follow_up_data.csv.

# Literature review with meta-analysis
> Create a literature review on machine learning in healthcare. Reference the comparison in studies_comparison.csv covering 50 papers. Include forest_plot.png showing pooled effect sizes and quality_assessment.png from bias analysis. Synthesize the findings showing diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.89), treatment prediction (accuracy 82%), and risk stratification results.
```

### API Usage
```python
import asyncio
from scientific_writer import generate_paper

async def main():
    async for update in generate_paper(
        query="Create a NeurIPS paper on transformers",
        data_files=["results.csv", "figure.png"],
        output_dir="./my_papers",
        track_token_usage=True  # Optional: track token consumption
    ):
        if update["type"] == "progress":
            print(f"[{update['stage']}] {update['message']}")
        else:
            print(f"✓ PDF: {update['files']['pdf_final']}")
            # Token usage available when track_token_usage=True
            if "token_usage" in update:
                print(f"  Tokens used: {update['token_usage']['total_tokens']:,}")

asyncio.run(main())
```

## Quick Reference

### Common Commands

| Task | Command Example |
|------|----------------|
| **Scientific Paper** | `> Create a Nature paper on CRISPR gene editing. Present knockout efficiency data from results.csv (5 cell lines tested). Include Western blot (figure1.png) and flow cytometry (figure2.png) showing 87% efficiency in HEK293 cells. Compare with published benchmarks.` |
| **Clinical Report** | `> Create a clinical case report for rare mitochondrial disease. Include patient_timeline.csv (6-month progression), diagnostic_scans/ folder (MRI, CT images), and lab_values.xlsx showing elevated lactate (8.2 mmol/L) and creatine kinase (450 U/L). Describe treatment response.` |
| **Grant Proposal** | `> Write an NSF proposal for quantum error correction research. Present preliminary data from gate_fidelity.csv showing 99.2% fidelity (vs 95% state-of-art). Include circuit_topology.png, error_rates_comparison.png, and scalability_projections.csv for 100-qubit systems.` |
| **Research Poster** | `> Generate an A0 conference poster. Highlight findings from efficacy_study.csv (n=150 patients, 40% response rate). Feature mechanism_diagram.png, survival_curves.png, biomarker_heatmap.png, and statistical_forest_plot.png (p<0.001 primary endpoint).` |
| **Literature Review** | `> Create a systematic review on AI in drug discovery. Reference studies_database.csv (127 papers, 2020-2024). Include success_rates_meta.png (pooled OR=2.3, 95% CI 1.8-2.9), publication_trends.png, and therapeutic_areas_breakdown.csv showing oncology dominance (45% of studies).` |
| **Peer Review** | `> Evaluate this manuscript using ScholarEval. Reference figures (power_analysis.png shows n=30, underpowered), review statistics in results_table.csv, assess methodology against CONSORT standards, verify citations match claims.` |
| **Hypothesis Paper** | `> Generate research hypotheses on aging interventions. Reference transcriptomics_data.csv (15,000 genes across tissues), pathway_enrichment.png, and longevity_correlations.csv. Propose 5 testable hypotheses linking NAD+ metabolism, senescence, and lifespan extension.` |
| **Continue Editing** | `> Add methods section describing the protocols used to generate binding_assay.csv data. Include equipment specs, statistical tests used (t-tests in stats_summary.csv), and sample size justification from power_calculation.xlsx` |
| **Find Existing Paper** | `> Find the CRISPR paper and add discussion of limitations shown in off_target_analysis.csv and efficiency_variation.png across different cell types` |

### Research Lookup Examples

```bash
# Recent research with data integration (auto-triggers research lookup)
> Create a paper on recent advances in quantum computing (2024). Compare published values with our gate_fidelity_results.csv (99.2% for 2-qubit gates). Include our error_correction_benchmarks.png and cite papers achieving >98% fidelity. Discuss how our topology_diagram.png relates to Google's and IBM's recent architectures.

# Fact verification with experimental context
> What are the current success rates for CAR-T therapy in B-cell lymphoma? Compare with our clinical_trial_outcomes.csv (n=45 patients, 62% complete response). Include our response_timeline.png and cytokine_profiles.csv. How do our results compare to published JULIET and ZUMA trials?

# Literature search with data-driven focus
> Find 10 recent papers on transformer efficiency optimizations (2023-2024). Compare their reported FLOPS and memory usage with our benchmark_results.csv testing GPT-4, Claude, and Llama models. Include our latency_comparison.png and throughput_scaling.csv for context.

# Meta-analysis with new data
> Search for RCTs on metformin in aging (last 5 years). Compare published efficacy data with our mouse_longevity_study.csv (18% lifespan extension, n=120). Include our survival_curves.png, biomarker_changes.xlsx (AMPK, mTOR, NAD+ levels), and dose_response.png. How do our findings align with human trial outcomes?

# Comparative analysis
> Find papers on CRISPR base editors vs prime editors (2022-2024). Compare their reported efficiency and specificity with our editing_efficiency.csv (5 targets, 3 cell lines). Include our off_target_analysis.png and on_target_rates.csv. Discuss if our 89% on-target rate is competitive.
```

### Document Types

| Type | Example with Data/Figures |
|------|---------|
| **Papers** | `> Create a Nature paper on neural plasticity. Present electrophysiology_data.csv (n=30 neurons), include LTP_traces.png, calcium_imaging_timelapse/ folder, and synaptic_strength.csv showing 156% potentiation (p<0.001).` |
| **Clinical Reports** | `> Write a case report for autoimmune encephalitis. Include MRI_series/ (FLAIR, T2 sequences), CSR_results.xlsx (oligoclonal bands, elevated IgG), EEG_recordings.png, treatment_timeline.csv showing immunotherapy response over 8 weeks.` |
| **Grants** | `> NSF proposal for optogenetics. Present pilot_data/ with behavioral_results.csv (n=24 mice), neural_activation_maps.png, circuit_tracing.tif, and projection_analysis.csv showing 78% success in behavior modification. Include 5-year timeline with milestones.xlsx.` |
| **Posters** | `> A0 poster for ASCO conference. Feature trial_demographics.csv (n=200), primary_outcome_kaplan_meier.png, adverse_events_heatmap.png, biomarker_correlations.csv, mechanism_schematic.png. Highlight 8.5 month median PFS improvement.` |
| **Reviews** | `> Systematic review of immunotherapy combinations. Reference extracted_data.csv from 85 trials, include forest_plot_OS.png and forest_plot_PFS.png for meta-analysis, risk_of_bias_summary.png, network_meta_analysis.csv comparing 12 regimens.` |
| **Schematics** | `> Generate CONSORT diagram for RCT using Nano Banana Pro. Use enrollment_data.csv (n=450 screened, 312 randomized), show flowchart with allocation. Create transformer architecture diagram showing encoder-decoder. Generate biological pathway diagrams for MAPK signaling.` |

### File Handling

```bash
# 1. Drop all your research files in data/ folder
cp experimental_data.csv ~/Documents/claude-scientific-writer/data/
cp western_blot.png ~/Documents/claude-scientific-writer/data/
cp flow_cytometry.png ~/Documents/claude-scientific-writer/data/
cp statistical_summary.xlsx ~/Documents/claude-scientific-writer/data/
cp methods_diagram.svg ~/Documents/claude-scientific-writer/data/

# 2. Files are automatically sorted by type:
#    Images (png, jpg, svg, tif, pdf figures) → figures/
#    Data files (csv, json, txt, xlsx, tsv) → data/
#    Documents (pdf, docx, pptx) → converted to markdown

# 3. Reference files explicitly in your prompt with specific details
> Create a NeurIPS paper on deep learning optimization. Include training_curves.csv showing convergence after 50 epochs across 5 model architectures. Reference accuracy_comparison.png (our method: 94.2% vs baseline: 89.1%), loss_landscapes.png visualizing optimization trajectories, and hyperparameter_grid.csv with 100 configurations tested. Include architecture_diagram.svg in methods. Discuss the 5.1% accuracy improvement and 30% faster convergence shown in benchmark_results.xlsx.

# 4. Reference folders for multiple related files
> Write a radiology case report. Include the CT_scans/ folder (20 slices showing tumor progression), lab_results/ with weekly bloodwork CSVs, and treatment_response.xlsx documenting lesion measurements. Reference dates in imaging_timeline.csv for timeline.

# 5. Combine data files for comprehensive presentation
> Generate grant proposal presenting preliminary data from: dose_response.csv (6 doses, 4 replicates), survival_analysis.csv (Kaplan-Meier data, n=80 mice), mechanism_pathway.png, gene_expression.csv (RNA-seq, 15,000 genes), and protein_validation.xlsx (Western blots quantified). Include budget from project_costs.xlsx.
```

### API Quick Start

```python
import asyncio
from scientific_writer import generate_paper

# Simple usage with detailed prompt
async for update in generate_paper(
    "Create a Nature paper on CRISPR base editing. Present editing efficiency from "
    "results.csv (5 cell lines, n=200 per line). Include Western blots (protein_expression.png), "
    "flow cytometry (editing_rates.png), and off-target analysis (specificity_heatmap.png). "
    "Highlight 89% on-target efficiency with <0.1% off-target effects."
):
    if update["type"] == "result":
        print(f"PDF: {update['files']['pdf_final']}")

# With multiple data files and specific instructions
async for update in generate_paper(
    query=(
        "Create an ICML paper on reinforcement learning for robotics. "
        "Present training_metrics.csv (1M timesteps, 5 environments). "
        "Include learning_curves.png comparing our method (reward: 450) vs baselines (320), "
        "success_rates.csv across 100 test episodes, policy_visualizations.png, "
        "and ablation_study.xlsx testing 8 hyperparameter configurations. "
        "Include robot_architecture.svg diagram and trajectory_examples.png in methods. "
        "Emphasize 40% improvement over SAC and 25% over TD3."
    ),
    data_files=[
        "training_metrics.csv",
        "learning_curves.png", 
        "success_rates.csv",
        "policy_visualizations.png",
        "ablation_study.xlsx",
        "robot_architecture.svg",
        "trajectory_examples.png"
    ],
    output_dir="./papers"
):
    if update["type"] == "progress":
        print(f"[{update['stage']}] {update['message']}")
    elif update["type"] == "result":
        print(f"✓ Paper completed!")
        print(f"  PDF: {update['files']['pdf_final']}")
        print(f"  LaTeX: {update['files']['tex_final']}")
        print(f"  Figures: {len(update.get('figures', []))} included")

# Clinical trial report with comprehensive data
async for update in generate_paper(
    query=(
        "Generate Phase 2 clinical trial report for novel immunotherapy. "
        "Present patient_demographics.csv (n=120, stratified by age/stage), "
        "primary_endpoint_PFS.csv (median 12.3 months, HR=0.65, p=0.003), "
        "secondary_outcomes.xlsx (ORR 45%, DCR 78%), "
        "kaplan_meier_curves.png for OS and PFS, "
        "adverse_events.csv (Grade 3+: 23%), "
        "biomarker_analysis.csv (PD-L1, TMB correlations), "
        "and response_waterfall.png. Include CONSORT diagram based on enrollment_flow.csv."
    ),
    data_files=[
        "patient_demographics.csv",
        "primary_endpoint_PFS.csv", 
        "secondary_outcomes.xlsx",
        "kaplan_meier_curves.png",
        "adverse_events.csv",
        "biomarker_analysis.csv",
        "response_waterfall.png",
        "enrollment_flow.csv"
    ]
):
    if update["type"] == "result":
        print(f"Trial report: {update['files']['pdf_final']}")
```

## Plugin Testing (Local Development)

For developers working on the plugin or testing locally:

### Setup Local Marketplace

1. **Create a test marketplace** in the parent directory:
   ```bash
   cd ..
   mkdir -p test-marketplace/.claude-plugin
   ```

2. **Create marketplace configuration** (`test-marketplace/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`):
   
   Copy the example from `test-marketplace-example.json` or create:
   
   ```json
   {
     "name": "test-marketplace",
     "owner": { "name": "K-Dense" },
     "plugins": [
       {
         "name": "claude-scientific-writer",
         "source": "../claude-scientific-writer",
         "description": "Scientific writing skills and CLAUDE.md initializer"
       }
     ]
   }
   ```
   
   **Note**: Update the `source` path to match your local directory structure (relative to the test-marketplace directory).

### Install and Test

3. **Add the test marketplace** in Claude Code:
   ```bash
   /plugin marketplace add ../test-marketplace
   ```
   
   (Use the correct relative or absolute path to your test-marketplace directory)

4. **Install the plugin**:
   ```bash
   /plugin install claude-scientific-writer@test-marketplace
   ```

5. **Restart Claude Code** when prompted.

6. **Test the plugin**:
   - Open any project directory
   - Run `/scientific-writer:init`
   - Verify CLAUDE.md is created
   - Test skills: "What skills are available?"
   - Try creating a document: "Create a short scientific abstract on quantum computing"

### Verify Plugin Structure

Your plugin should have this structure:
```
claude-scientific-writer/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json          # Plugin metadata
├── commands/
│   └── scientific-writer-init.md  # /scientific-writer:init command
├── skills/                  # All 20 skills
│   ├── citation-management/
│   ├── clinical-decision-support/
│   ├── clinical-reports/
│   ├── document-skills/
│   ├── hypothesis-generation/
│   ├── latex-posters/
│   ├── literature-review/
│   ├── market-research-reports/
│   ├── markitdown/
│   ├── paper-2-web/
│   ├── peer-review/
│   ├── research-grants/
│   ├── research-lookup/
│   ├── scholar-evaluation/
│   ├── scientific-critical-thinking/
│   ├── scientific-schematics/
│   ├── scientific-slides/
│   ├── scientific-writing/
│   ├── treatment-plans/
│   └── venue-templates/
├── templates/
│   └── CLAUDE.scientific-writer.md  # CLAUDE.md template
└── ... (existing Python package files)
```

### Troubleshooting Plugin Installation

- **Skills not showing**: Verify each `SKILL.md` has valid YAML frontmatter (name, description, allowed-tools)
- **Command not working**: Check `commands/scientific-writer-init.md` exists and has proper frontmatter
- **Template not found**: Ensure `templates/CLAUDE.scientific-writer.md` is present
- **Marketplace not loading**: Verify `marketplace.json` syntax and relative path to plugin

## 📄 Example Outputs

Want to see what Scientific Writer can create? Check out real examples in the [`docs/examples/`](docs/examples/) directory!

| Document Type | Example | Description |
|--------------|---------|-------------|
| **Research Paper** | Coming soon | Full scientific papers with IMRaD structure |
| **Grant Proposal** | [NSF Proposal](docs/examples/grants/v6_draft.pdf) | Complete NSF grant with budget and timeline |
| **Research Poster** | [Conference Poster](docs/examples/poster/poster.pdf) | LaTeX-generated academic poster |
| **Presentation Slides** | [AI Scientist Talk](docs/examples/slides/ai_scientist_talk.pdf) | Professional research presentation |
| **Clinical Report** | [Treatment Plan](docs/examples/treatment_plan/GERD.pdf) | Patient treatment documentation |
| **Clinical Decision Support** | [Breast Cancer](docs/examples/clinical_decision_support/breast_cancer.pdf) | Evidence-based clinical recommendations |
| **Hypothesis Generation** | [AI Weather Prediction](docs/examples/hypotheses_generation/AI_in_weather.pdf) | Research hypothesis development |
| **Market Research** | [Agentic AI Report](docs/examples/market%20research%20reports/agentic_ai_life_sciences.pdf) | Industry analysis and market insights |

**🎯 Browse the examples** to see formatting, structure, and quality before starting your own projects!

## Documentation

### User Guides
- [📖 Complete Features Guide](docs/FEATURES.md) - Comprehensive overview of all capabilities
- [🔧 API Reference](docs/API.md) - Full programmatic API documentation
- [🎯 Skills Overview](docs/SKILLS.md) - All available skills and tools
- [🐛 Troubleshooting](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md) - Common issues and solutions

### Developer Resources
- [💻 Development Guide](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md) - Contributing and development setup
- [📦 Releasing Guide](docs/RELEASING.md) - Versioning and publishing
- [📋 Release Notes](CHANGELOG.md) - Version history and updates
- [🤖 System Instructions](CLAUDE.md) - Agent instructions (advanced)

## Versioning and Publishing (short)
Use `uv` and the helper scripts:
- Bump version (keeps pyproject + __init__ in sync): `uv run scripts/bump_version.py [patch|minor|major]`
- Build and publish: `uv run scripts/publish.py` (or `--bump patch|minor|major`)
See [docs/RELEASING.md](docs/RELEASING.md) for prerequisites, dry runs, tagging, and verification.

## Migration (v1.x -> v2.0)
- CLI remains unchanged (scientific-writer).
- New programmatic API: from scientific_writer import generate_paper.
- Legacy single-file script is replaced by a proper package; no action needed for CLI users.

## License
MIT - see LICENSE.

## Support
- Open an issue on GitHub
- See [docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md) for common problems

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