All-in-one AI plugin for phd students
PhD Students: The All-in-One AI Plugin for Your Research
One download gives your AI 17 research skills, 26 prompts and 8 apps for literature reviews, stats and manuscripts, so you spend your week on science, not admin.

- 17skills
- 26prompts
- 8apps
- 12Grok bots
What's inside
Your week is a stack of half-finished tasks. You read papers and lose the notes, run a test and forget which version of the data it used, reformat a reference list for the third time, and prep a seminar in an evening. The actual thinking keeps sliding to the weekend.
Seventeen skills for research work
Search literature, screen papers for quality and retractions, compare methods, choose and report statistical tests, polish a manuscript, build a thesis defense deck, and turn supervisor meetings into actions.
Twenty-six prompts, eight topics
Ready-made prompts for literature search, research design, coding your data, academic writing, conference abstracts, teaching, grant applications and collaboration, so you are not staring at a blank chat box.
Eight apps for your research
Build a searchable research library, a writing workbench where every sentence links back to its source, or a reading console that explains a paper line by line. No coding needed.
A team of twelve agents
Deep Research, Statistical Analysis, Citation Management, Peer Review, Paper to Web, Hugging Face Papers and more, each one handling a specific job so you can hand off the repetitive parts.
Works in eight AIs
ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Gemini, Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and Kimi. Install it once and it works the same way in whichever one your lab, supervisor or department already pays for.
A daily idea for members
Members get a live connection to Complete AI Training: the daily AI news for PhD Students, one new idea each day with the prompt to run it, and automatic skill updates.
A day with your plugin
The plugin installs inside the AI you already use. Ask for a literature review, a stats test, or a polished abstract, and it runs the right skill, keeps your citations attached, and writes the result into a file you can edit. One download, no new tools to learn.
- Morning
You open your AI and ask for the academic search skill to find recent papers on your thesis topic. It screens them for retractions, summarizes methods, and saves the notes in one place.
- Late morning
Your first experiment results land in a messy spreadsheet. The statistical analysis skill checks the assumptions, runs the right test, and gives you the result in APA 7th format for your supervisor meeting.
- Afternoon
You use the manuscript preparation assistant to tighten your introduction and fix the reference list before submission. It keeps every claim tied to the paper it came from.
- End of day
Your supervisor meeting ends and you paste the transcript in. The meeting notes skill gives you decisions, actions with owners, and follow-ups, so nothing from the discussion is lost by tomorrow.
Install it in your AI
Choose the AI you use. No technical knowledge needed: it's a few clicks and some copy and paste.
ChatGPT
Your own GPT on chatgpt.com, plus a plugin for Codex and ChatGPT workspaces. About 5 minutes.
- Download the ChatGPT version and unzip it (double-click the file).
- Go to chatgpt.com, click GPTs in the left menu, then Create, then the Configure tab.
- Name it PhD Student Assistant. Open
custom-gpt/instructions.txt, copy everything and paste it into Instructions. - Under Knowledge, upload all the files from the
custom-gpt/knowledgefolder. - Paste the lines from
conversation-starters.txtas conversation starters and click Create. - For the daily news, ideas and skill updates: in ChatGPT go to Settings → Apps & Connectors, add the Complete AI Training connector and sign in with your membership. The README shows each click.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Claude
A Claude plugin for claude.ai, the desktop app, Cowork and Claude Code. About 2 minutes.
- Download the Claude version. Keep it zipped.
- Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app), click your name at the bottom left, then Settings → Capabilities.
- Click Upload plugin and choose the zip file. Turn the plugin on.
- Start a new chat and type /start. Your phd student assistant introduces itself.
- The first time it uses Complete AI Training, Claude asks you to connect: click Connect and sign in with your membership.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
A Copilot agent: set it up yourself in Agent Builder, or give IT the ready app package. About 5 minutes.
- Download the Microsoft 365 Copilot version and unzip it.
- Open Microsoft 365 Copilot (m365.cloud.microsoft/chat) and click Create agent, then the Configure tab.
- Name it PhD Student Assistant. Paste everything from
agent-builder/instructions.txtinto Instructions. - Under Knowledge, upload the files from
agent-builder/knowledge. Add the starter prompts and click Create. - Working in a company? The
appPackagefolder is a ready app for your IT team, with the Complete AI Training connection built in. The README has a message you can forward to them.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Gemini
Skills you upload to Gemini, a ready Gem, and a Gemini CLI extension. About 2 minutes.
- Download the Gemini version and unzip it.
- Go to gemini.google.com and open Settings → Skills → Upload.
- Upload the
SKILL.mdfiles from theskillsfolder, starting with the folder whose name ends in-assistant. Gemini now uses them by itself. - Prefer a Gem? Open Gems → New Gem, paste
gem/instructions.txtand upload the files ingem/knowledge. - Using Gemini CLI?
gemini extensions installon the folder also connects Complete AI Training for the daily news, ideas and skill updates.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Grok
A Grok Project with all the instructions and files. About 5 minutes.
- Download the Grok version and unzip it.
- Go to grok.com, open Projects in the left menu and click New project. Name it PhD Student Assistant.
- Paste everything from
grok-project/instructions.txtinto the project's instructions. - Upload the files from
grok-project/knowledgeto the project. - Start your work chats inside this project. Try one of the lines in
conversation-starters.txt.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Grok Bot
One message that sets up a whole team of Grok Bot agents for your job. About 5 minutes.
- Download the Grok Bot version and unzip it.
- Open Grok Bot and create a new bot. Name it PhD Student Team Lead.
- Open
SETUP-MESSAGE.md, copy everything and paste it as your first message. - The team lead sets up its own role and walks you through adding each specialist bot, one at a time.
- Add the Complete AI Training connector in Grok Bot so your team lead gets the daily news and ideas for phd students.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Cursor
A Cursor plugin with the skills, rules and connection, or project files. About 3 minutes.
- Download the Cursor version and unzip it.
- In Cursor, open Settings → Plugins and add the unzipped folder.
- No plugins in your Cursor? Copy
skillsto.cursor/skillsandrulesto.cursor/rulesin your project, andmcp.jsonto.cursor/mcp.json. - Open the Agent chat and ask what it can do for you as a phd student.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Kimi
A Kimi Code plugin, and instructions with files for Kimi chat. About 3 minutes.
- Download the Kimi version and unzip it.
- Kimi chat (kimi.com or the app): start a new chat, paste
kimi-chat/instructions.txtand attach the files inkimi-chat/files. - Keep using that chat for your work: Kimi now acts as your phd student assistant.
- Kimi Code: type
/plugins installwith the folder, then/reload. It connects Complete AI Training too.
Download for members
Members download the plugin for every job, with daily news, ideas and skill updates. Or buy this plugin alone for $49, once.
Everything in the plugin
Your AI picks the right part by itself. You can also ask for one by name.
Skills for phd students 17
- office academic searchFinds papers on your topic and explains their methods, so you can build a reading list fast.
- academic researcherRuns a full database search, screens for quality and retractions, and writes findings to academic-research.md.
- academic research synthesizerTurns sources into a cited review with per-claim confidence tags, plus gap analysis for your next study.
- lab literature review companionBuilds a lab-focused review with search strategy, methodology comparison, gaps, and a theoretical framework section.
- statistical analysisPicks the right test, checks assumptions, reports effect sizes and power in APA 7 style.
- research paper summarizerSummarizes a paper section by section, extracts key findings, and compares it with related studies.
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- agency litreviewBuilds a PICO or SPIDER search plan and delivers a formatted Word research guide.
- content research writerOutlines and drafts your writing with citations while keeping your own voice and argument.
- manuscript preparation assistantPolishes your manuscript, formats sections and references, and helps you answer reviewer comments.
- scientific slidesPlans and builds your conference, seminar, or defense deck with figures, citations, and a PDF.
- journal ready manuscript studioGets your manuscript journal-ready: formatting, compliance, figures, tables, abstract, and submission documents.
- meeting notesTurns a supervisor or group meeting transcript into decisions, owned actions, and follow-ups.
- agency statistical analystRuns hypothesis tests, compares experiment results, and sizes your sample before you collect data.
- agency summarize meetingRecaps a meeting into date, participants, key decisions, and action items in one pass.
Plus a start-here assistant, the prompt library and the app builder, and for members the daily brief.
Ready-made prompts 26
- Literature Search And Synthesis3 prompts, like Generate Literature Search Keywords And Queries
- Research Design And Planning3 prompts, like Develop Focused Research Questions
- Data Analysis And Coding3 prompts, like Debug Scripts with AI Assistance
- Academic Writing And Revision4 prompts, like Outline A Journal Article Section By Section
- Conference Talks And Abstracts3 prompts, like Draft Conference Abstract Submission
- Teaching And Course Support3 prompts, like Create Comprehensive Lesson Plans
- Grants And Fellowships3 prompts, like Draft A Grant Specific Aims Page
Show all 8 topics
- Collaboration And Research Admin4 prompts
Apps you can build with AI 8
- Reviewed research evidence and writing workspaceBuild it to cut manual search, extraction, and citation work while every claim stays traceable to a source. Demo included.
- Multi-source research capture and study libraryBuild it to stop losing papers you already read and keep every source traceable. Demo included.
- Source-linked research writing and review workbenchBuild it to cut revision cycles while keeping source accuracy and your own meaning intact. Demo included.
- Research reading and source stewardship consoleBuild it to stop re-reading and re-citing the same papers across chapters. Demo included.
- Cited academic drafting and source workspaceBuild it to cut citation rework while keeping your argument and evidence intact. Demo included.
- Source-linked document explanation and study consoleBuild it to read faster while every explanation points back to the source. Demo included.
- Reviewed research evidence and writing workspaceBuild it to stop switching tools and breaking references while keeping your judgment in control. Demo included.
- Searchable research library and data stewardship consoleBuild it to find saved material again fast, with provenance and review state attached. Demo included.
Your Grok Bot team 12
- Deep ResearchPlans, searches, reads, and synthesizes cited research reports on any topic.
- Statistical AnalysisRuns statistical tests and reports results in APA format for academic research.
- Research GrantsWrites competitive research proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA with agency-specific formatting and review criteria.
- Academic Research SynthesizerSynthesizes peer-reviewed research into cited literature reviews with confidence levels.
- Citation ManagementSearch academic databases, extract metadata, and generate validated BibTeX entries for research papers.
- Latex Paper ConversionAutomates LaTeX paper conversion between publisher templates.
- Academic Cv BuilderFormats CVs for academic positions including publications, grants, teaching, and research experience.
- Peer ReviewSystematically evaluate scientific manuscripts and grant proposals for rigor, reproducibility, and reporting standards.
- Paper 2 WebConverts academic papers into interactive websites, presentation videos, and conference posters.
- Ml Paper WritingDrafts publication-ready ML/AI papers for top conferences from research repos and results.
- Hugging Face PapersFetch, summarize, and explore AI research papers from Hugging Face and arXiv.
- Biochemical Literature Review AssistantGuides biochemists through literature reviews from search to synthesis.
Get the plugin
Two ways to get it. Most people choose the membership: it includes every plugin and keeps them up to date.
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Membership
$9 a month, billed yearly
- The plugin for phd students, and for 500 other jobs
- Daily AI news and a new idea every day, inside your AI
- Skills update by themselves
- 900+ video courses and certificates
- Download up to 2 plugins a day
This plugin only
Standalone plugin
$49 once
- The plugin for phd students, for all eight AIs
- All 17 skills, 26 prompts and 8 apps
- Yours to keep, no subscription
- No daily news, ideas or skill updates
Secure payment by Stripe. Bought it already? Use the link in your email.
Questions
What is a plugin, and how do I install it without technical knowledge?
A plugin is a set of instructions and files you add to your AI. You download it once, follow the short install guide for your AI, and it appears as skills you can call by name. No coding, no command line, no setup beyond copying a folder.
Which AI does it work with?
ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Gemini, Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and Kimi. You install the same plugin in whichever one you already use, so you do not have to move your work or learn a new tool.
What is the difference between the member download and the $49 one-time standalone plugin?
Members get the plugin through their membership, plus the daily AI news for PhD Students, a new idea each day with its prompt, and automatic updates to every skill. The $49 one-time standalone plugin is the plugin only: no daily news, no daily ideas, no skill updates.
Is my data safe?
The plugin is instructions and files, not a server. Your chats stay with the AI provider you use, and their privacy settings and data rules apply. The plugin does not store your thesis, your data or your results anywhere.
How many downloads do I get?
You can download 2 plugins a day. That covers this plugin and one more from the library, so you can add a second job or a teammate's workflow without waiting.
Learn to use AI as a phd student
The plugin does the work; the learning path shows you how to get the most out of it, step by step.
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