ljg-paper

Extract core ideas from scholarly papers into plain-language summaries.

Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill ljg-paper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ljg-paper
Source: https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills/tree/main/ljg-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill ljg-paper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps non-academics understand research papers by extracting core ideas for personal use, avoiding academic critique.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idea extraction: Distills a paper's main ideas into plain language for quick understanding.
  • Accessible summaries: Generates bite-sized summaries suitable for non-experts.
  • Use Case: When you receive an arXiv link or PDF, ljg-paper yields a concise digest you can apply to your work or learning.

Quick Start

Share a paper URL or PDF and ask ljg-paper to generate a plain-language digest of its key ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a plain-language summary of an arXiv paper?

You can generate a plain-language summary by providing the arXiv URL, PDF, or paper title. The skill extracts the core ideas and presents them as bite-sized notes for quick understanding without academic critique.

Can I understand research papers without an academic background?

Yes, you can understand research papers without an academic background by extracting core ideas into plain language. This approach avoids academic critique and generates accessible, bite-sized summaries suitable for non-specialist briefings and personal learning.

What is the best way to extract core ideas from a PDF for personal use?

The best way to extract core ideas from a PDF for personal use is to process the document and distill its main points into plain language. This yields concise digests and optional structured notes without requiring specialist knowledge.

Does this paper summarization approach work with just a paper title?

Yes, this paper summarization approach works with just a paper title, as well as arXiv URLs and PDFs. It requires minimal user input to generate a concise digest of the paper's key ideas in plain language.

What are the limitations of using plain-language summaries for scholarly papers?

A limitation of using plain-language summaries for scholarly papers is that they focus on extracting core ideas for personal use and intentionally avoid academic critique, meaning they may not provide the rigorous analytical depth required for formal research.