alphaxiv

Name: alphaxiv
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Author: Chanw-research

Summarize arXiv papers using tiered AlphaXiv overview, markdown, and LaTeX sources.

38|3|Updated May 7, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill alphaxiv-chanw-research

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alphaxiv
Source: https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing/tree/main/skills/literature-review/alphaxiv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill alphaxiv-chanw-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly understand a single academic paper by retrieving an AlphaXiv overview and, if needed, the full markdown or LaTeX source, avoiding broad literature surveys.

Core Features & Use Cases

Tiered reading: overview → full markdown → LaTeX source for deep dives.
Paper-specific: instant summaries when given an arXiv/AlphaXiv URL or ID.
Use Case: a researcher wants a quick grasp of a single paper before deciding to read in depth.

Quick Start

Provide an AlphaXiv or arXiv URL or ID to receive an instant, concise summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about alphaxiv

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

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How do I summarize an arXiv paper quickly?▼

Summarizing an arXiv paper requires providing the arXiv URL or paper ID to retrieve a tiered summary. The system fetches an overview first, then full markdown or LaTeX source if needed for deeper understanding.

What is the best way to get an overview of a paper from AlphaXiv?▼

Getting an overview of a paper from AlphaXiv involves parsing the provided URL or ID to fetch a concise summary. It implements a tiered workflow starting with an overview, escalating to full markdown and LaTeX source as fallbacks.

Can I extract LaTeX source from an arXiv paper ID?▼

Yes, you can extract LaTeX source from an arXiv paper ID. The Skill employs a tiered fetch workflow that attempts to retrieve the overview and full markdown first, then falls back to parsing the LaTeX source for deep dives.

Does this approach work for broad literature surveys or single paper summaries?▼

This approach works exclusively for single paper summaries, not broad literature surveys. It is designed to help you quickly understand one academic paper by retrieving its AlphaXiv overview, markdown, or LaTeX source on demand.

How do I parse an arXiv URL to read the full markdown of a paper?▼

Parsing an arXiv URL to read the full markdown involves submitting the link to the tiered fetch workflow. The system extracts the paper ID, retrieves the overview, and falls back to fetching the complete markdown content for detailed analysis.