| name | transmute |
| description | Transmute papers into experiments — connect literature to research directions |
Transmute
Turn base knowledge (papers) into gold (experiment ideas). Bridge the library to the lab.
Arguments
The user provides a research question, experiment name, or topic area.
Steps
- Search the library: Call
mcp__distillate__search_papers with relevant keywords
- Deep read: For the top 3-5 papers, call
mcp__distillate__get_paper_details to read highlights, notes, and key findings
- Cross-pollinate: Call
mcp__distillate__synthesize_across_papers to find common techniques, disagreements, and open questions
- Bridge to experiments: If a target experiment exists, call
mcp__distillate__suggest_from_literature for concrete steering ideas grounded in the papers
- Extract baselines: Call
mcp__distillate__extract_baselines to pull quantitative targets from the papers
- Propose transmutations: Synthesize 3 concrete experiment modifications:
- Each references the specific paper(s) that inspired it
- Include expected impact and confidence level
- Suggest specific hyperparameters or architectural changes
- Link: Call
mcp__distillate__link_paper to connect relevant papers to the experiment for future reference