add-tool-from-paper

Parse academic papers and scaffold Pixie tools with reference fixtures.

6|1|Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlexKapadia/Pixie --skill add-tool-from-paper
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Skill: add-tool-from-paper
Source: https://github.com/AlexKapadia/Pixie/tree/main/.claude/skills/add-tool-from-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexKapadia/Pixie --skill add-tool-from-paper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts an academic paper (PDF or arXiv URL) into a ready-to-use Pixie tool, embedding reference fixtures from the paper's reported numbers to enable rigorous testing and validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic scaffolding: generates the tool skeleton, tool.json defaults, and a validator flow that mirrors the paper's claimed results.
  • Reference fixtures: extracts and encodes numbers, tables, and metrics from the paper to support reproducibility checks.
  • Reusable pipelines: enables quick reproduction of experiments, benchmarks, and figure-level results across papers.

Quick Start

Provide a paper URL or arXiv id and initiate the Pixie paper-to-tool workflow to scaffold endpoints, fixtures, and validation checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-tool-from-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn an academic paper into a reproducible tool?

You can reproduce academic paper experiments by parsing the PDF or arXiv URL to scaffold a Pixie tool, which automatically generates tool.json defaults, reference fixtures, and a validation flow.

How does reference fixture generation from paper metrics work?

Reference fixture generation works by extracting reported numbers, tables, and metrics from the academic paper, encoding them directly into the scaffolded tool to validate that reproduced results match the original claims.

Can I scaffold a tool from an arXiv URL directly?

Yes, you can scaffold a tool directly from an arXiv URL or PDF by initiating the paper-to-tool workflow, which automatically generates the tool skeleton, fixtures, and validator flow from the provided input.

Does the generated tool include a validator for reproducibility checks?

Yes, the generated tool includes a validator flow that mirrors the paper's claimed results, ensuring the reproducible API surface is ready for testing against the extracted reference fixtures.

What is the best way to reproduce experiments from a research paper?

The best way to reproduce experiments is to use a paper-to-tool workflow that scaffolds a reusable pipeline, automatically generating endpoints and extracting reference fixtures to validate benchmarks and figure-level results.

Can I add a tool from an existing notebook instead of a paper?

Yes, the workflow supports adding a tool from an existing notebook or repository, but its primary focus remains on academic papers requiring end-to-end implementation and validation.