add-paper

Fetch ArXiv papers, extract metadata, and generate HTML reports.

3|Updated Aug 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxpool/maxpool-website --skill add-paper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-paper
Source: https://github.com/maxpool/maxpool-website/tree/main/.claude/skills/add-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxpool/maxpool-website --skill add-paper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates adding research papers to the maxpool research-papers collection. Use when the user provides an ArXiv URL, PDF link, or asks to add/summarize a research paper for the website. Handles paper fetching, insight extraction, HTML generation, and index updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Paper Fetching: Retrieve content from ArXiv (HTML/abs), direct PDF links, or other sources.
  • Insight Extraction & HTML Generation: Extract title, authors, date, abstract, key sections and generate an HTML report.
  • Index Updates: Update the /research-papers index to reflect new papers with a formatted entry.

Quick Start

Provide an ArXiv URL (HTML/ABS/PDF) or a direct PDF link. For example: arxiv.org/abs/2512.04123v1. The skill will fetch the paper, extract metadata and sections, generate an HTML report, and update the index.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add research papers from ArXiv to my collection automatically?

Add papers to your research-papers collection by providing an ArXiv URL (HTML, abstract, or PDF format). The Skill fetches the paper, extracts metadata like title, authors, and abstract, generates an HTML report, and updates your index automatically.

What file formats can I use when adding papers to the index?

You can provide ArXiv HTML pages, abstract pages, direct PDF links, or other web-accessible paper sources. The Skill handles fetching and parsing these formats to extract content and generate indexed HTML reports.

How does the Skill organize and index new papers after adding them?

The Skill generates a topic-specific HTML report file, stores it in /research-papers/[topic]_report.html, and updates the main /research-papers/index.html with a formatted entry linking to the new paper for easy discovery.

Can I use this Skill to summarize papers as well as add them?

Yes. The Skill extracts key sections and insights during the fetch process, generating summaries within the HTML report. This combines paper addition with automated insight extraction in a single operation.

What do I need to provide to get a paper added—just a URL?

Provide an ArXiv URL or direct PDF link, and optionally specify the topic for organization. The Skill handles the rest: fetching, metadata extraction, figure handling, HTML generation, and index updates without manual intervention.

Does this approach work for papers outside ArXiv?

Yes. While optimized for ArXiv, the Skill supports direct PDF links and other web-accessible sources. It uses web-fetch capabilities to retrieve and parse papers from multiple sources, then indexes them consistently.