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ljg-paper-river

Trace a paper's intellectual lineage through recursive predecessor critiques and forward problem evolution.

Updated Jul 11, 2022
Search Tags:#literature review#academic research#citation tracing#Obsidian notes#paper lineage#problem evolution#feynman explanation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhengfran/dotconfig --skill ljg-paper-river
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ljg-paper-river
Source: https://github.com/zhengfran/dotconfig/tree/main/tools/ai/agents/skills/ljg-paper-river
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhengfran/dotconfig --skill ljg-paper-river

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps you understand how a research paper’s ideas evolved by recursively tracing which earlier papers it critiques or improves, then extending to the newest related developments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 倒读溯源（最多5层）: Starting from a user-provided paper, find the key predecessor(s) it criticizes/improves and repeat up to five layers to reach the source.
  • 正向演化叙事: Reconstruct the intellectual lineage in a problem-centered, Feynman-style explanation that emphasizes differences between consecutive works rather than standalone summaries.
  • 前沿延伸与可视化: Identify 1–3 most relevant follow-up works after the target paper and generate Obsidian-friendly notes with ASCII “溯源地图” and “问题-解法总览” plus final insights.

Quick Start

Use the ljg-paper-river skill when you paste an arXiv/PDF link or paper title and tell the AI you want to “trace the paper river / 倒读 / 论文溯源 / 论文脉络”.

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-paper-river

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trace the citation lineage of a research paper to understand its intellectual background?▼

To trace a paper's citation lineage, you provide the paper title or link, and the Skill recursively identifies predecessor papers it critiques or improves, mapping the problem evolution up to five layers back.

Can I generate Obsidian notes with ASCII maps for academic literature reviews?▼

Yes, you can generate Obsidian-ready Markdown notes that include ASCII "溯源地图" (tracing maps) and a problem-solution overview, specifically designed for academic literature reviews and citation tracing.

What is the best way to find follow-up research papers that build on a specific study?▼

Finding follow-up research papers is handled by extending the traced lineage forward, identifying 1–3 most relevant recent works that address the same research problem after the target paper's publication.

Does this paper tracing method work with arXiv links and PDF titles?▼

Yes, the method works with arXiv links, PDF links, or plain paper titles, requiring the extraction of target paper metadata including title, authors, abstract, and intro-related work critique to map the lineage.

How does Feynman-style explanation help in understanding paper lineage and problem evolution?▼

A Feynman-style explanation reconstructs the intellectual lineage as a connected problem-centered narrative, emphasizing differences between consecutive works rather than standalone summaries to clarify problem evolution.

What are the limitations when recursively tracing predecessor papers up to five layers?▼

The main limitation is the five-layer recursion depth limit, and the Skill includes honest uncertainty handling when predecessor papers or critique relationships cannot be definitively identified or verified.

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