claude-scientific-writer

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 section above.

Option 2: Install from PyPI (CLI/API Usage)

pip install scientific-writer

Option 3: Install from source with uv

git clone https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-writer.git
cd claude-scientific-writer
uv sync

Configure API keys

# .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:

> 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

# If installed via pip
scientific-writer

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

Use the Python API

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:

   /plugin marketplace add https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-writer
   

2. Install the plugin:

   /plugin install claude-scientific-writer
   

3. Restart Claude Code when prompted.

4. Initialize in your project:

   /scientific-writer:init
   

   This creates a CLAUDE.md file with comprehensive scientific writing instructions and makes all 19+ skills available.