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nature-reader

Generates bilingual, figure-aware Markdown reading artifacts from research papers.

Updated May 11, 2026

Search Tags:#pdf to markdown #paper translation #bilingual reader #figure table alignment #source map grounding #arxiv doi

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/IceYuanyyy/awesome-skills-collection --skill nature-reader-iceyuanyyy

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nature-reader
Source: https://github.com/IceYuanyyy/awesome-skills-collection/tree/main/collections/nature-skills/skills/nature-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IceYuanyyy/awesome-skills-collection --skill nature-reader-iceyuanyyy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

nature-reader converts journal or conference papers into complete, bilingual Markdown reading artifacts while preserving the paper’s original structure, evidence placement, and traceable source anchors.

Core Features & Use Cases

Full-paper bilingual conversion: produces original text and Chinese translation side by side in prose form while keeping section flow and paragraph structure.
Figure/table aware placement: keeps figures and tables near the discussion they support, maintaining captions and semantic proximity.
Stable source grounding: creates a source map with stable IDs for body text, captions, figures, and tables so every substantive block is traceable.

Quick Start

Use the nature-reader skill when you need a full-paper Markdown translation that keeps figures, tables, and source anchors aligned with the original paper.

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-reader

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a PDF research paper into a bilingual Markdown reader?▼

To convert a PDF research paper into a bilingual Markdown reader, supply the PDF, DOI, arXiv link, or pasted text. The tool generates a side-by-side original text and Chinese translation in prose form while preserving section flow and paragraph structure.

Can I keep figures and tables aligned with text when translating a paper to Markdown?▼

Yes, you can keep figures and tables aligned with text when translating a paper to Markdown. The conversion maintains semantic proximity, placing figures, tables, and captions near the discussion blocks they support within the Markdown artifact.

Does paper translation preserve original citation markers and technical terms?▼

Paper translation preserves original citation markers and technical terms by applying conservative translation rules. This ensures that domain-specific vocabulary and source references remain intact and accurately grounded in the final Markdown output.

What is the best way to create traceable source maps for full-paper Markdown notes?▼

The best way to create traceable source maps for full-paper Markdown notes is using a conversion tool that assigns stable source map IDs to body text, captions, figures, and tables, making every substantive block traceable to its original anchor.

Can I use an arXiv DOI to generate a full-paper bilingual translation?▼

Yes, you can use an arXiv DOI to generate a full-paper bilingual translation. The tool accepts arXiv DOIs, publisher HTML, PDFs, or pasted manuscript text as valid input sources for creating the Markdown reading artifact.