Installation Guide
Python CLI Tools
git clone https://github.com/argahv/sisyphus-academica.git
cd sisyphus-academica
pip install -e .
sisyphus demo # Interactive pipeline demo (no API keys needed)
sisyphus search QUERY # Search 4 academic APIs in parallel
sisyphus verify FILE # Verify citations in a paper JSON
sisyphus bibtex DOI # Generate BibTeX from a DOI
sisyphus configure # Set up API keys interactively
Agent Skills (Any Agent)
Install via the standard skills CLI:
npx skills add argahv/sisyphus-academica # Browse and select
npx skills add argahv/sisyphus-academica -s '*' # Install all 17
npx skills add argahv/novelty-skills # Standalone thinking tools
Or clone and copy manually:
git clone https://github.com/argahv/sisyphus-academica
cp -r skills/contrarian ~/.claude/skills/
Full Paper Pipeline (OpenCode)
git clone https://github.com/argahv/sisyphus-academica.git
cd sisyphus-academica
bash install.sh
Select “research-director” from the agent tab and type: write a paper about [topic]
Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Python CLI tools | Python 3.10+ |
| Full pipeline | OpenCode (or compatible agent platform) |
| PDF output | LaTeX (optional — Docker image) |
| Literature search | Semantic Scholar API key (free, recommended) |
Development
git clone https://github.com/argahv/sisyphus-academica.git
cd sisyphus-academica
pip install -e ".[dev]"
python -m pytest tests/ -v