paper-submission-gate

name	paper-submission-gate
description	Use before manuscript submission to audit final package completeness, venue format, title page, abstract, figures, tables, references, data/code availability, author declarations, cover letter, supplementary files, and export readiness.

Paper Submission Gate

Use this skill before submission or preprint posting. It is the final quality gate for the paper package.

Inputs

• Target venue or preprint server.
• Manuscript files.
• Figures, tables, supplementary files.
• References or BibTeX.
• Data/code availability statements.
• Author declarations and cover letter if available.

Workflow

1. Identify the venue package requirements.
2. Check manuscript structure and required sections.
3. Check figure/table numbering, captions, resolution, and source traceability.
4. Check reference style and citation consistency.
5. Check data/code availability, ethics, conflicts, funding, and author contributions.
6. Check supplementary files and naming.
7. Check export formats: Markdown, LaTeX, DOCX, PDF, SVG, PNG, TIFF when needed.
8. Return a submission readiness report with blockers, warnings, and optional polish.

Submission Gate

• No placeholder text remains.
• Every cited figure/table exists and is numbered correctly.
• Every reference cited in text appears in the bibliography.
• Data/code availability is present or explicitly not applicable.
• Declarations required by the venue are present.
• Final package files are named consistently.

When To Read References

• For common package checks, read references/package-checklist.md.