alphaxiv-paper-lookup

Fetch arXiv paper overviews and full-text markdown from alphaxiv.org.

Updated Jul 10, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iamtatsuki05/dotfiles --skill alphaxiv-paper-lookup-iamtatsuki05
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alphaxiv-paper-lookup
Source: https://github.com/iamtatsuki05/dotfiles/tree/main/dotfiles/.agent/skills/alphaxiv-paper-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iamtatsuki05/dotfiles --skill alphaxiv-paper-lookup-iamtatsuki05

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users quickly interact with scientific papers by enabling summaries, in-depth reads, comparisons, and extraction of implementation details from arXiv/alphaxiv sources using URLs, IDs, DOIs, or titles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch structured overviews from alphaxiv.org to grasp the paper's context, motivation, approach, and findings.
  • Retrieve full-text markdown from abs for deeper reading and precise extraction of equations, datasets, and methods.
  • Validate claims against the original source and provide citations; support tasks such as summarization, step-by-step analysis, and reimplementation guidance.
  • Accept inputs in multiple formats (arXiv URL, alphaxiv URL, ID, or title) and resolve to a canonical paper ID before querying.

Quick Start

Ask alphaxiv-paper-lookup to summarize or extract details for a given arXiv URL or paper ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about alphaxiv-paper-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize an arXiv paper using a URL or DOI?

To summarize an arXiv paper, provide its URL, alphaxiv URL, ID, or DOI. The tool resolves the input to a canonical paper ID, fetches structured overviews from alphaxiv.org, and validates claims against the original source before presenting the summary.

Can I extract implementation details and equations from arXiv papers?

Yes, you can extract implementation details from arXiv papers. The tool retrieves full-text markdown from the abs endpoint, enabling precise extraction of equations, datasets, and methods for in-depth technical analysis and reimplementation guidance.

What is the best way to compare multiple scientific papers from arXiv?

The best way to compare multiple scientific papers is to provide their arXiv URLs or IDs. The tool fetches structured overviews for each, extracting context, motivation, approach, and findings to facilitate direct comparison and literature review.

Does alphaxiv-paper-lookup work if the alphaxiv.org endpoints are unavailable?

If alphaxiv endpoints are unavailable, the tool falls back to PDF or alternative sources to retrieve the paper content. This ensures continuous access to arXiv papers for summarization and technical extraction even during endpoint downtime.

How do I get a structured overview of an arXiv paper's motivation and findings?

You get a structured overview of an arXiv paper by providing its title or ID. The tool applies evaluation endpoints in a scoped sequence, fetching the paper's context, motivation, approach, and findings from alphaxiv.org.

Can I use this tool to verify claims and get citations from the original paper?

Yes, you can verify claims and get citations. The tool validates extracted information against the original source, ensuring outputs respect safety checks and provide accurate citations from the full-text markdown of the arXiv paper.