phd-skills is a plugin designed to help with academic work. It works with Claude Code to check your papers. The tool audits your writing, verifies citations, analyzes experiments, and helps you follow proper research methods. It supports skills that improve how you manage academic tasks in a clear and structured way.
If you want to improve how you work on research papers, phd-skills offers simple features to check your work and guide you with academic integrity.
- Paper Auditing: Check your documents for errors and consistency.
- Citation Verification: Make sure all your references are correct.
- Experiment Analysis: Review your experiment data and methods.
- Methodology-First Skills: Follow best practices in academic research.
- Seamless Integration: Works directly with Claude Code for smooth use.
- User-Friendly: Designed for people without coding knowledge.
- Efficient Workflow: Saves time during the writing and review process.
- Supports Academic Topics: Tailored for research, AI, and more.
To run phd-skills on your Windows computer, you need:
- Windows 10 or higher (64-bit preferred)
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- Minimum 500 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection during installation
- Claude Code installed (required for plugin functionality)
Having these in place ensures the plugin runs without problems.
Follow these steps to get phd-skills working on your Windows PC.
Visit the main plugin page to download the software:
Click the link to open the GitHub page. From there:
- Look for the latest release or download section.
- Find the Windows version of the plugin.
- Download the installer file or ZIP archive.
Make sure to save the file where you can easily find it, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.
After downloading, follow these steps to install:
- If you downloaded an installer (usually
.exe), double-click the file. - Follow the on-screen instructions. Choose default settings unless you have specific needs.
- If you downloaded a ZIP file:
- Right-click the file and select "Extract All."
- Choose a location to unzip the files.
- Follow any instructions in the extracted folder.
phd-skills works as a plugin inside Claude Code. Make sure you have Claude Code installed. If not, get it from the official Claude Code website or relevant source.
Once Claude Code is open:
- Go to the plugins or extensions section.
- Select “Add Plugin” or a similar option.
- Browse to where you installed phd-skills.
- Add or enable the plugin.
Now, phd-skills should be active inside Claude Code and ready to use.
Open your academic document or project in Claude Code. Use the phd-skills features from the plugin menu:
- Run paper audits.
- Check citations.
- Analyze experiment data.
- Follow methodology tips.
Each feature has simple buttons and clear instructions.
phd-skills checks your research documents step by step:
- It scans your writing for errors or missing parts.
- It compares citation lists to your document.
- It reviews experiments for consistency and logic.
- It guides you on proper methods based on academic standards.
The plugin uses clear rules and practical checks to help you maintain research integrity.
If you face problems, try these fixes:
- Restart Claude Code after installing the plugin.
- Check your internet connection during setup.
- Make sure your Windows system is updated.
- Confirm you downloaded the correct file version for Windows.
- Disable other plugins that might conflict.
- Review plugin permissions in Claude Code settings.
If problems persist, visit the GitHub page to open an issue or check existing help threads.
- Claude Code official site for installation guides.
- GitHub issues page for technical support.
- Documentation files within the downloaded plugin folder.
phd-skills does not collect or send your personal data. All processing runs locally on your computer through Claude Code. Data stays on your system unless you choose to share it otherwise.
The plugin supports many research areas:
- Academic writing
- AI tools
- Research methods
- Citation management
- Plugin integration with Claude Code
To start using phd-skills now, visit this page and download the plugin for Windows:
Follow the steps above to install and activate the plugin. This will prepare your system for improved academic workflows with research support.