AI features

Leverage AI-powered expert panels and intelligent response generation to craft professional rebuttals.

API Key Required

AI features require a configured OpenCode installation. See Installation for setup instructions.

Overview

Rebuttr uses a multi-agent AI system to help you craft thoughtful, comprehensive responses to reviewer comments. The system simulates an expert panel discussion where different perspectives are considered before generating a final response.

Key Features

Feature Description
Expert panel system Multiple AI experts with different specializations analyze each comment, providing diverse perspectives and ensuring thorough coverage.
Response generation AI synthesizes expert feedback into professional, well-structured responses that directly address reviewer concerns.
Potential solutions Get actionable suggestions for addressing each comment, presented as a checklist you can work through.

Expert panel

When you request AI assistance, Rebuttr assembles a virtual panel of experts to analyze the reviewer comment:

Expert Role
Domain Expert Analyzes scientific accuracy and methodology
Writing Specialist Focuses on clarity and communication
Reviewer Perspective Considers what reviewers expect to see
Strategist Advises on diplomatic response approaches

Each expert provides their analysis, which is then synthesized into a coherent response recommendation.

Using Response generation

Step 1: Select a Comment

Click on any reviewer comment to expand it and see the response options.

Step 2: Generate Response

Click the "Generate Response" button. The AI will:

  1. Analyze the comment context and severity
  2. Consult the expert panel
  3. Generate a draft response
  4. Suggest potential solutions

Step 3: Review and Edit

The generated response appears in the editor. You can:

Step 4: Accept or Refine

Once satisfied, click "Accept" to save the response. You can always edit it later.

Example Generated Response
# Reviewer Comment: "The sample size appears small for the conclusions drawn." # AI-Generated Response: We thank the reviewer for this important observation. We have addressed this concern in several ways: 1. We have added a power analysis to the Methods section (Lines 156-162) demonstrating that our sample size provides 80% power to detect the reported effect sizes. 2. We have included additional sensitivity analyses in Supplementary Table S3 to show the robustness of our findings. 3. We have tempered our conclusions in the Discussion section (Lines 298-305) to better reflect the exploratory nature of some findings.

Potential solutions

For each comment, the AI also generates actionable solutions presented as checkable items:

Check items off as you complete them to track your revision progress.

Response Tone Options

Adjust the tone of generated responses:

Tone Description
Professional Formal, academic tone (default)
Diplomatic Extra careful language for sensitive comments
Direct Concise, straightforward responses
Grateful Emphasizes appreciation for feedback

Batch Generation

Generate responses for multiple comments at once:

Terminal
# Generate responses for all unanswered comments $ rebuttr generate --paper "My Paper" --all # Generate for specific reviewer $ rebuttr generate --paper "My Paper" --reviewer 1 # Generate for specific category $ rebuttr generate --paper "My Paper" --category major
Always Review AI Output

AI-generated responses should always be reviewed and edited. They are starting points, not final answers. Ensure accuracy and add specific details about your actual manuscript changes.

Customizing AI Behavior

Configure AI behavior in settings or via CLI:

~/.config/rebuttr/config.json
{ "ai": { "model": "gpt-4", "temperature": 0.7, "expertPanelSize": 4, "defaultTone": "professional", "includeLineReferences": true } }

See AI skills for advanced customization of expert behaviors.

Next Steps