Agent skill

Denario

by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates

Multiagent AI system for scientific research assistance that automates research workflows from data analysis to publication.

MITAuto-check: notesResearch & Science

Install Denario

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill denario -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates denario --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/cli-tool/components/skills/scientific/denario .claude/skills/denario && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
denario
GitHub stars
33k
Used in
8 other repos
Token cost
~1.5k tokens
SKILL.md length
453 words
Files
5 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
479
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Multiagent AI system for scientific research assistance that automates research workflows from data analysis to publication.

  • Works in 5 steps: Data Description → Idea Generation → Methodology Development → …
  • Tasks that involve Literature review
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use This Skill, Installation and LLM API Configuration, plus 7 more sections
  • Calls uv

What it does

Denario is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Multiagent AI system for scientific research assistance that automates research workflows from data analysis to publication. This skill should be used when generating research ideas from datasets, developing research methodologies, executing computational experiments, performing literature searches, or generating publication-ready papers in LaTeX format. Supports end-to-end research pipelines with customizable agent orchestration.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including reference files (for example `references/examples.md`, `references/installation.md` and `references/llm_configuration.md`).

It sits in Research & Science, covering Literature review, Hypothesis generation and LaTeX. It works with LaTeX. The repository describes itself as: CLI tool for configuring and monitoring Claude Code. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Literature review
  • Tasks that involve Hypothesis generation
  • Tasks that involve LaTeX

Example prompts

  • “/denario”

Requirements

  • Python 3
  • Docker

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Data Description
  2. Idea Generation
  3. Methodology Development
  4. Results Generation
  5. Paper Generation

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit c0ca7da. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • uv

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md. Its commands use uv, which can reach the network depending on how they are called.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Denario loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs, and up to ~10k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 111 tokens; SKILL.md has 453 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~111
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.5k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~10k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check: notes

The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.

  • NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:46
    securely using environment variables or `.env` files. For detailed configuration instructions including Vertex AI setup,

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from davila7/claude-code-templates at commit c0ca7da, republished under its MIT licence (© davila7). 453 words, ~1,484 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/denario/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
denario
description
Multiagent AI system for scientific research assistance that automates research workflows from data analysis to publication. This skill should be used when generating research ideas from datasets, developing research methodologies, executing computational experiments, performing literature searches, or generating publication-ready papers in LaTeX format. Supports end-to-end research pipelines with customizable agent orchestration.

Denario

Overview

Denario is a multiagent AI system designed to automate scientific research workflows from initial data analysis through publication-ready manuscripts. Built on AG2 and LangGraph frameworks, it orchestrates multiple specialized agents to handle hypothesis generation, methodology development, computational analysis, and paper writing.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

  • Analyzing datasets to generate novel research hypotheses
  • Developing structured research methodologies
  • Executing computational experiments and generating visualizations
  • Conducting literature searches for research context
  • Writing journal-formatted LaTeX papers from research results
  • Automating the complete research pipeline from data to publication

Installation

Install denario using uv (recommended):

bash
uv init
uv add "denario[app]"

Or using pip:

bash
uv pip install "denario[app]"

For Docker deployment or building from source, see references/installation.md.

LLM API Configuration

Denario requires API keys from supported LLM providers. Supported providers include:

  • Google Vertex AI
  • OpenAI
  • Other LLM services compatible with AG2/LangGraph

Store API keys securely using environment variables or .env files. For detailed configuration instructions including Vertex AI setup, see references/llm_configuration.md.

Core Research Workflow

Denario follows a structured four-stage research pipeline:

1. Data Description

Define the research context by specifying available data and tools:

python
from denario import Denario

den = Denario(project_dir="./my_research")
den.set_data_description("""
Available datasets: time-series data on X and Y
Tools: pandas, sklearn, matplotlib
Research domain: [specify domain]
""")
2. Idea Generation

Generate research hypotheses from the data description:

python
den.get_idea()

This produces a research question or hypothesis based on the described data. Alternatively, provide a custom idea:

python
den.set_idea("Custom research hypothesis")
3. Methodology Development

Develop the research methodology:

python
den.get_method()

This creates a structured approach for investigating the hypothesis. Can also accept markdown files with custom methodologies:

python
den.set_method("path/to/methodology.md")
4. Results Generation

Execute computational experiments and generate analysis:

python
den.get_results()

This runs the methodology, performs computations, creates visualizations, and produces findings. Can also provide pre-computed results:

python
den.set_results("path/to/results.md")
5. Paper Generation

Create a publication-ready LaTeX paper:

python
from denario import Journal

den.get_paper(journal=Journal.APS)

The generated paper includes proper formatting for the specified journal, integrated figures, and complete LaTeX source.

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Available Journals

Denario supports multiple journal formatting styles:

  • Journal.APS - American Physical Society format
  • Additional journals may be available; check references/research_pipeline.md for the complete list

Launching the GUI

Run the graphical user interface:

bash
denario run

This launches a web-based interface for interactive research workflow management.

Common Workflows

End-to-End Research Pipeline
python
from denario import Denario, Journal

# Initialize project
den = Denario(project_dir="./research_project")

# Define research context
den.set_data_description("""
Dataset: Time-series measurements of [phenomenon]
Available tools: pandas, sklearn, scipy
Research goal: Investigate [research question]
""")

# Generate research idea
den.get_idea()

# Develop methodology
den.get_method()

# Execute analysis
den.get_results()

# Create publication
den.get_paper(journal=Journal.APS)
Hybrid Workflow (Custom + Automated)
python
# Provide custom research idea
den.set_idea("Investigate the correlation between X and Y using time-series analysis")

# Auto-generate methodology
den.get_method()

# Auto-generate results
den.get_results()

# Generate paper
den.get_paper(journal=Journal.APS)
Literature Search Integration

For literature search functionality and additional workflow examples, see references/examples.md.

Advanced Features

  • Multiagent orchestration: AG2 and LangGraph coordinate specialized agents for different research tasks
  • Reproducible research: All stages produce structured outputs that can be version-controlled
  • Journal integration: Automatic formatting for target publication venues
  • Flexible input: Manual or automated at each pipeline stage
  • Docker deployment: Containerized environment with LaTeX and all dependencies

Detailed References

For comprehensive documentation:

  • Installation options: references/installation.md
  • LLM configuration: references/llm_configuration.md
  • Complete API reference: references/research_pipeline.md
  • Example workflows: references/examples.md

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

  • API key errors: Ensure environment variables are set correctly (see references/llm_configuration.md)
  • LaTeX compilation: Install TeX distribution or use Docker image with pre-installed LaTeX
  • Package conflicts: Use virtual environments or Docker for isolation
  • Python version: Requires Python 3.12 or higher

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Files

SKILL.md and 4 other files (references) in cli-tool/components/skills/scientific/denario of davila7/claude-code-templates.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/examples.md
  • references/installation.md
  • references/llm_configuration.md
  • references/research_pipeline.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit c0ca7da

Used in 8 other repositories

We found 20 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 8 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davila7/claude-code-templates, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Denario

What does Denario do?

Multiagent AI system for scientific research assistance that automates research workflows from data analysis to publication. Denario is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Multiagent AI system for scientific research assistance that automates research workflows from data analysis to publication.

When should I use Denario?

Denario fits situations like: tasks that involve Literature review; tasks that involve Hypothesis generation; tasks that involve LaTeX.

How do I install Denario in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill denario -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/scientific/denario in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .claude/skills/denario in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Denario in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill denario -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/scientific/denario in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .agents/skills/denario in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Denario in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill denario -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/denario, .gemini/skills/denario, .github/skills/denario and .opencode/skills/denario in your project.

What does Denario need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Denario needs the command-line tools its instructions call (uv). Our summary lists: Python 3; Docker.

Does Denario access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Its commands use uv, which can reach the network depending on how they are called. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Denario safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (mentions a .env file), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Denario use?

Denario is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Denario use?

About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 8.8k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Denario?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Denario: Literature Survey Generator (brycewang-stanford/Auto-Empirical-Research-Skills, 4.6k stars), Scientific Brainstorming (Oleafly/Oleafly, 212 stars), Research Survey (EvoScientist/EvoSkills, 478 stars) and Academic Paper Writing Pipeline (Imbad0202/academic-research-skills, 51k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Denario?

davila7 (a GitHub user) maintains it in davila7/claude-code-templates, which has 32,512 GitHub stars. The repository holds 479 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: davila7/claude-code-templates on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.