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academic-review

Extract academic PDF content and generate Q&A or quizzes with LaTeX preserved.

Updated Jan 11, 2026
Search Tags:#quiz#LaTeX#privacy#Q&A#PDF extraction#local-processing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/deanh/academic-review-plugin --skill academic-review
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: academic-review
Source: https://github.com/deanh/academic-review-plugin/tree/main/.claude/skills/academic-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deanh/academic-review-plugin --skill academic-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires marker-pdf, pdf2image, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables private, local study sessions by extracting content from academic PDFs on your machine, preserving LaTeX formulas and organizing interactive review workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Privacy-preserving: All PDF processing happens locally; nothing is uploaded.
  • Interactive reviews: Supports Q&A sessions and auto-generated quizzes with scoring.
  • Document types: Works with lectures, research papers, and book chapters; supports mathematical notation and diagrams.
  • Caching: Results are cached to speed up repeated sessions.

Quick Start

  1. Install required dependencies (marker-pdf and pdf2image).
  2. Run python scripts/extract_pdf.py <path-to-pdf> to generate a cached markdown.
  3. Read the extracted content from .cache/extracted and start a Q&A or Quiz session.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text and LaTeX formulas from academic PDFs locally for offline study?▼

To extract text and LaTeX formulas locally, run python scripts/extract_pdf.py with your PDF path. This generates cached markdown content on your machine, ensuring private offline study sessions without uploading files.

Can I generate interactive Q&A and quizzes from research papers and lecture notes?▼

You can generate interactive Q&A and quizzes from research papers and lectures. The Skill supports mode switching between Q&A sessions and auto-scored quizzes using the extracted and cached PDF content.

Do I need marker-pdf and pdf2image to process academic PDFs for guided reviews?▼

Yes, you need marker-pdf and pdf2image installed. These libraries handle local PDF extraction and image processing, enabling the Skill to preserve mathematical notation while generating interactive reviews.

Does local PDF extraction with marker-pdf keep mathematical notation and diagrams intact?▼

Local PDF extraction with marker-pdf keeps mathematical notation and diagrams intact. It preserves LaTeX formulas during the extraction process, organizing the content for accurate Q&A and quiz generation.

What is the best way to privately study book chapters from PDFs without uploading data?▼

The best way to privately study book chapters offline is using this Skill's local processing. All PDF extraction happens on your machine, generating cached markdown for repeated interactive Q&A and quiz sessions without data uploads.

Why is my extracted PDF content not loading instantly during repeated Q&A study sessions?▼

Extracted PDF content should load instantly during repeated sessions because results are cached in the .cache/extracted directory. If it is slow, verify the initial extraction script completed successfully to enable fast reuse.

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