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ljg-paper

Extract key ideas and practical meaning from research papers into markdown notes.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#note-taking#research#analysis#reading#arxiv#paper
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-paper-zizhenchen47-oss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ljg-paper
Source: https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills/tree/main/ljg-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-paper-zizhenchen47-oss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It turns dense research papers into plain-language notes that a non-academic can actually use, instead of forcing you to sift through jargon, formulas, and long abstract summaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paper intake from common sources: Works with arXiv links, paper URLs, PDFs, local files, or paper titles.
  • Structured understanding: Extracts the title, authors, abstract, core method, results, and the real problem the paper is trying to solve.
  • Readable note generation: Produces a finished markdown note that follows the repository template and can include an overview figure when available.
  • Use case: You want to understand a paper quickly, capture the main idea for personal notes, and save it in a consistent format for later review.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to read a paper you share and write a complete, plain-language paper note in the required template format.

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn an arXiv paper into plain-language notes?▼

To turn an arXiv paper into plain-language notes, provide the assistant with an arXiv link, paper URL, or local PDF file. The tool extracts key ideas, methods, and results, generating a structured markdown note template.

What is the best way to summarize a research paper for non-academic reading?▼

Summarizing a research paper for non-academic reading is done by extracting the core method, results, and real problem solved, then translating dense jargon into clear, practical markdown notes.

Can I use a paper title to generate a structured reading note?▼

Yes, you can use a paper title to generate a structured reading note. The tool accepts titles alongside URLs and local PDF files to retrieve and format title, authors, abstract, method, and results.

Does this method work with local PDF files for note-taking?▼

Yes, this note-taking method works with local PDF files. It processes local documents alongside paper URLs and arXiv links to extract structured data and generate consistent markdown output.

What information is extracted during research paper analysis?▼

During research paper analysis, the extracted information includes the title, authors, abstract, core method, results, and the real problem the paper is trying to solve, formatted into a markdown note.

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