literature-analyst

Extract claims, methods, evidence, and limitations from academic papers.

11|3|Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#methods #evidence #analyze #claims #experiments #papers #limitations

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npx skills add https://github.com/gqy20/IssueLab --skill literature-analyst

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-analyst
Source: https://github.com/gqy20/IssueLab/tree/main/agents/_template/.claude/skills/literature-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gqy20/IssueLab --skill literature-analyst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze academic papers to extract core claims, methods, evidence, and limitations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Claim extraction: Identify and summarize central claims and their supporting methods.
Evidence and limitations: Catalog data, experiments, and potential weaknesses or gaps.
Use cases: Literature reviews, peer-review simulations, and planning follow-up experiments.

Quick Start

Provide a paper or summary to the skill and request a structured analysis. For best results, paste the abstract or key sections and ask for a structured breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-analyst

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I analyze academic papers to extract core claims and methods?▼

To analyze academic papers, provide a PDF or summary to extract core claims, methods, evidence, and limitations. It returns a structured breakdown with sections for Claim, Evidence, Limitations, and Next actions to streamline literature reviews.

What is the best way to identify limitations and evidence in research papers?▼

Identifying limitations and evidence in research papers involves cataloging experimental data and potential gaps. Providing the key sections of a paper yields a structured output detailing the supporting evidence and highlighting potential weaknesses for follow-up planning.

How do I simulate a peer review or prepare a literature review from a paper summary?▼

Simulating a peer review or preparing a literature review requires pasting the abstract or key sections of a paper. The process extracts central claims and catalogs weaknesses, generating a structured breakdown for Claim, Evidence, Limitations, and Next actions.

Can I use a paper abstract to plan follow-up experiments?▼

Yes, you can use a paper abstract to plan follow-up experiments by requesting a structured analysis. The output identifies gaps and weaknesses, providing a dedicated Next actions section to guide your experimental planning based on extracted limitations.

Does analyzing academic papers require full PDFs or are summaries sufficient?▼

Analyzing academic papers does not strictly require full PDFs; summaries are sufficient. For best results, paste the abstract or key sections to receive a structured breakdown of claims, methods, evidence, and limitations.

What sections are included in a structured academic paper analysis?▼

A structured academic paper analysis includes sections for Claim, Evidence, Limitations, and Next actions. This format extracts central claims and supporting methods while cataloging data and potential gaps for literature reviews and experimental planning.