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Psychology Research Assistant
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Jiaqi-Guo-0114
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· v1.0.0
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/install psychology-research-assistant
Description
Assist with psychology research by supporting literature searches, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodology guidance, and structured writing.
README (SKILL.md)
Skill: Psychology Research Assistant
Description
A comprehensive skill for conducting psychology research, including literature search, systematic review support, meta-analysis assistance, and research methodology guidance.
Triggers
- "psychology research"
- "literature review"
- "systematic review"
- "meta-analysis"
- "research methodology"
- "PRISMA"
- "GRADE"
Capabilities
1. Literature Search
- Search psychology databases for relevant studies
- Filter by year, journal, methodology
- Find related citations
2. Systematic Review Support
- Help design search strategy
- PRISMA 2020 checklist guidance
- Study selection framework
- Data extraction templates
3. Meta-Analysis Assistance
- Effect size conversion (OR, RR, SMD)
- Heterogeneity assessment (I², Q-statistic)
- Publication bias detection (Egger's test, Funnel plot)
- Random effects model guidance
- R metafor code generation
4. Research Methodology
- Study design recommendations
- Sample size calculation
- Bias assessment tools
- Evidence quality rating (GRADE)
5. Writing Support
- Abstract structure
- Methods section guidance
- Results presentation
- Discussion framework
Data Sources
- PubMed/MEDLINE
- PsycINFO
- Web of Science
- Scopus
- Cochrane Library
- PsyArXiv (preprints)
Output Format
Structured research summaries with:
- Study characteristics
- Key findings
- Methodological quality
- Effect sizes
- Confidence intervals
Examples
User: Find recent meta-analyses on loneliness intervention
Skill: Searches databases, returns list with effect sizes
User: Help with PRISMA flow diagram
Skill: Provides template and guidance
User: Convert correlation to OR
Skill: Uses formula OR = exp(3r/2), explains approximation
Implementation Notes
- Use web_search for literature discovery
- Apply statistical formulas carefully
- Always cite sources
- Update knowledge base regularly
Usage Guidance
This instruction-only skill appears to do what it says and doesn't request credentials or install anything. Before installing, consider: (1) it names subscription databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO) but doesn't ask for credentials — expect limited access to paywalled content unless you separately provide appropriate access; (2) its advice and generated statistical code (e.g., effect-size conversions, R metafor snippets) should be checked by a knowledgeable researcher before use; (3) the SKILL.md mentions 'update knowledge base regularly' but gives no storage mechanism—if you expect persistent indexing or dataset storage, clarify where and how data will be saved and whether any credentials are needed; (4) always verify and cite primary sources returned by the agent, and be mindful of publisher copyright and licensing for full-text access.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: psychology-research-assistant
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle describes a psychology research assistant focused on literature reviews, meta-analysis, and research methodology. The SKILL.md file contains only legitimate academic instructions and examples, with no evidence of malicious code, data exfiltration, or prompt injection attempts.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill describes literature search across PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, and PsyArXiv and meta-analysis support (including R metafor code). As an instruction-only skill that requests no credentials or binaries, this is coherent for public/open sources (e.g., PubMed, PsyArXiv) but access to subscription services (Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO) would require external credentials or institutional access that the skill does not request or provide. Overall the claimed capabilities align with the purpose, but access limitations are not addressed.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within the research assistant scope (search, PRISMA/GRADE guidance, effect-size calculations, R code generation). It instructs the agent to 'use web_search' for literature discovery and to 'update knowledge base regularly'—both are high-level and ambiguous: 'web_search' depends on whatever platform browsing/search tool is available, and 'update knowledge base' implies persistence that the skill does not define. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated files or exfiltrate secrets.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files are present. This is low risk and consistent with an instruction-only skill.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths, which is proportionate for a general research assistant. However, because several named data sources are subscription-based, the lack of any credential requirements means those sources won't be directly accessible unless the user separately supplies access; the SKILL.md does not explain how to provide or handle such credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent presence or elevated privileges. The mention of updating a knowledge base is advisory only and there is no mechanism described to modify agent configuration or store data on disk.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install psychology-research-assistant - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/psychology-research-assistant - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release - psychology research support skill
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psychology Research Assistant?
Assist with psychology research by supporting literature searches, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodology guidance, and structured writing. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 347 downloads so far.
How do I install Psychology Research Assistant?
Run "/install psychology-research-assistant" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Psychology Research Assistant free?
Yes, Psychology Research Assistant is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Psychology Research Assistant support?
Psychology Research Assistant is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Psychology Research Assistant?
It is built and maintained by Jiaqi-Guo-0114 (@jiaqi-guo-0114); the current version is v1.0.0.
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