# Co Scientist Params

> co-scientist-params

- Skill: `panjose/co-scientist-params-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add panjose/co-scientist-params-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/panjose/co-scientist-params-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: panjose (https://skillmd.com/u/panjose)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/panjose/co-scientist-params-2

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# co-scientist-params

Goal:

- Show the user the available high-level start parameters for Co-Scientist.

When to use:

- The user asks what knobs or parameters are available.
- The user asks how `/co-scientist-start` can be configured.
- The user wants the expert-facing parameter table instead of the short guided intake.

Execution steps:

1. Run:

   ```bash
   python -m tools.host.claude_project_cli params
   ```

2. If the user explicitly wants machine-readable output, run:

   ```bash
   python -m tools.host.claude_project_cli params --format json
   ```

3. Present the parameter surface in this order:
   - core axes
   - advanced axes
   - utility flags only when relevant
4. Use `../../shared-references/start-parameters.md` as the canonical contract for names, defaults, and meanings.

Rules:

- Lead with the core axes and defaults rather than dumping every possible flag immediately.
- Do not expose low-level mechanics settings such as `num_debaters`, `elo_k_factor`, or `ucb_exploration_constant` as user-facing start parameters.
- If the user only wants to begin a run, route back to `/co-scientist-start` after answering the parameter question.