Can I use this for non-academic technical documentation?

Absolutely. While designed for research surveys, it is highly effective for any technical comparison, version history, or architecture planning that requires cited evidence.

What inputs are required for the skill to function?

You need an existing research outline, a claim-evidence matrix, and a citations file (ref.bib) to ensure every visual element can be properly mapped to a source.

How does the skill handle quality control?

It includes a strict quality checklist that blocks the output if any TODO markers, placeholder scaffolds, or entries without citations are detected.

What is the primary benefit of using the Survey Visuals skill?

It ensures your survey's visual artifacts are built directly from verified evidence and citations, preventing the use of generic, unsourced, or 'hollow' templates.

Does this skill write the actual survey text or paragraphs?

No, it is specifically designed for 'NO PROSE' outputs. It focuses on tables, timelines, and figure specs to provide a solid evidence-based foundation for your writing.

Survey Visuals & Synthesis

Name: Survey Visuals & Synthesis
Author: WILLOSCAR

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Learning & Documentation

Drafts evidence-grounded comparison tables, evolution timelines, and figure specifications for technical surveys without prose.

About

This skill automates the creation of non-prose 'visual thinking' artifacts essential for high-quality technical surveys and literature reviews. By processing existing outlines, claim-evidence matrices, and BibTeX citations, it generates structured comparison tables, chronological evolution timelines, and precise figure specifications. It focuses on grounding every visual element in verified citations, ensuring that the structural foundation of a research paper is evidence-based and free from placeholder content before the prose writing phase begins.

Key Features

Creates specific figure requirements including purpose, elements, and supporting papers
90 GitHub stars
Generates detailed Markdown comparison tables for methods and benchmarks
Enforces strict evidence-based grounding using existing BibTeX citation keys
Constructs chronological evolution timelines with cited research milestones
Quality-gate logic prevents 'hollow writing' by eliminating TODOs and scaffolds

Use Cases

Drafting detailed visual design specs to guide the creation of technical diagrams
Mapping the historical evolution of specific technologies or research domains
Developing a State-of-the-Art (SOTA) comparison matrix for a literature review

About

Key Features

Creates specific figure requirements including purpose, elements, and supporting papers
90 GitHub stars
Generates detailed Markdown comparison tables for methods and benchmarks
Enforces strict evidence-based grounding using existing BibTeX citation keys
Constructs chronological evolution timelines with cited research milestones
Quality-gate logic prevents 'hollow writing' by eliminating TODOs and scaffolds

Use Cases

Drafting detailed visual design specs to guide the creation of technical diagrams
Mapping the historical evolution of specific technologies or research domains
Developing a State-of-the-Art (SOTA) comparison matrix for a literature review