nature-reader

Convert academic papers from PDF, DOI, or HTML into bilingual Markdown reading artifacts.

Updated Jun 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app --skill nature-reader-cmochance
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nature-reader
Source: https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app/tree/main/skills-bundled/nature-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cmochance/nature-app --skill nature-reader-cmochance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the friction of reading dense academic papers by automating the creation of a structured, bilingual, and source-grounded Markdown document, ensuring you never lose track of the original context or evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bilingual Alignment: Generates paragraph-level side-by-side original and Chinese translations.
  • Source Grounding: Maintains stable anchors for every block, figure, and table, allowing for precise follow-up questions and Zotero integration.
  • Contextual Extraction: Automatically crops figures and tables and places them near their first substantive mention in the text.
  • Use Case: Use this when you need to perform a deep, evidence-based reading of a complex journal paper or conference proceeding without the distraction of manual formatting or loss of source traceability.

Quick Start

Use the nature-reader skill to generate a full bilingual Markdown reader for the paper provided in the attached file.

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an academic paper PDF into a bilingual Markdown document?

To convert an academic paper PDF into a bilingual Markdown document, use an automated workflow that extracts text and generates paragraph-level original and Chinese translations side-by-side while preserving technical terminology and equations.

What is source-grounded citation mapping in academic paper translation?

Source-grounded citation mapping maintains stable anchors for every text block, figure, and table during translation, ensuring you can trace converted Markdown paragraphs back to their exact location in the original PDF or HTML document.

Can I extract figures and tables from a DOI and place them into Markdown?

Yes, you can extract figures and tables from a DOI by automating contextual extraction, which crops visual assets and embeds them near their first substantive mention within the generated Markdown reading artifact.

Does bilingual Markdown translation preserve complex equations and argumentative structure?

Bilingual Markdown translation preserves complex equations and argumentative structure by ensuring high-fidelity contextual alignment across diverse paper genres, preventing the loss of original evidence and technical context during the conversion process.

What is the best way to prepare research papers for deep reading without losing source context?

The best way to prepare research papers for deep reading without losing source context is generating a structured Markdown reader that aligns paragraph-level translations with stable citation anchors and automatically extracted figures.

How do I integrate bilingual paper translations with Zotero?

You can integrate bilingual paper translations with Zotero by generating Markdown artifacts with source-grounded citation mapping, allowing stable anchors for every block and table to support precise follow-up referencing within your library.