deepxiv

Retrieve and read open-access academic paper sections by query or arXiv ID.

Updated May 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lightrain-a/medtrace-aris --skill deepxiv-lightrain-a
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Skill: deepxiv
Source: https://github.com/lightrain-a/medtrace-aris/tree/main/.vendor/aris/skills/deepxiv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lightrain-a/medtrace-aris --skill deepxiv-lightrain-a

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

DeepXiv helps you find relevant open-access academic papers and read them progressively without loading full documents too early.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Layered literature retrieval: Search results, brief summaries, head/section overviews, and single-section reads to reduce token usage.
  • Multiple discovery modes: Use trending and web search to surface what is current, and Semantic Scholar lookup by ID when needed.
  • Practical research workflow: Escalate depth only when necessary (search → brief → head → section) and optionally ingest meaningful reads into a research wiki when available.

Quick Start

Ask it to read one section of a specific paper by running: /deepxiv "2409.05591" - section: Introduction

Frequently Asked Questions about deepxiv

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

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How do I read specific sections of an arXiv paper without loading the full document?

You can read specific arXiv paper sections progressively by using the deepxiv Skill to fetch brief summaries, map out sections, and query single sections by paper ID. This avoids loading the full document too early, reducing token usage.

What is progressive reading for academic papers and when should I use it?

Progressive reading is a layered literature retrieval method that scales from search results to briefs, overviews, and single-section reads to reduce token usage. Use it when you need to evaluate open-access academic papers without consuming full document contexts.

How do I search for trending academic papers and retrieve their metadata?

You can discover current academic papers and retrieve their metadata by using trending discovery modes and Semantic Scholar lookup. This workflow surfaces relevant open-access literature and fetches available metadata by searching specific IDs.

Can I use Semantic Scholar metadata lookup combined with arXiv ID workflows?

Yes, you can use Semantic Scholar metadata lookup alongside arXiv ID workflows. The Skill supports fetching briefs and mapping sections by paper ID, allowing you to escalate reading depth only when necessary across both discovery platforms.

What is the best way to manage a research workflow when analyzing open-access literature?

The best way to manage a research workflow is to escalate retrieval depth sequentially: search, brief, head overview, and section read. You can optionally ingest these meaningful reads into a research wiki when available to maintain context.

Do I need the deepxiv CLI installed to fetch open-access academic papers?

You need DeepXiv adapter resolution via tools/deepxiv_fetch.py, which includes fallbacks to the deepxiv CLI. This environment setup is required to parse arguments for max results and read depth modes during paper retrieval.