nature-reader

Convert academic papers from PDF, DOI, arXiv, and HTML into bilingual Markdown readers.

Updated Jun 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SunS1eep1ng/codex-dotfiles --skill nature-reader-suns1eep1ng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nature-reader
Source: https://github.com/SunS1eep1ng/codex-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/nature-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SunS1eep1ng/codex-dotfiles --skill nature-reader-suns1eep1ng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms academic papers from various sources into comprehensive Markdown readers with synchronized Chinese-English text, figures, and tables, enhancing the reading experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-Paper Reading: Converts PDFs, DOIs, arXiv links, and HTML pages into Markdown format with bilingual text, figures, and tables.
  • Use Case: For a user needing to read a research paper and have it translated into Chinese while maintaining the original figures and tables.

Quick Start

Use the nature-reader skill to generate a Markdown reader for the paper titled 'Example Paper'.

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I translate an academic paper PDF into a bilingual Markdown reader?

To translate an academic paper PDF into a bilingual Markdown reader, you provide the document source for text extraction, OCR, and translation, generating synchronized Chinese-English text with original figures and tables.

Can I convert arXiv links and DOIs into Markdown with side-by-side Chinese-English text?

Yes, you can convert arXiv links and DOIs into Markdown with side-by-side Chinese-English text. The tool processes these inputs alongside HTML and PDF to extract content and generate a bilingual reader.

Does converting PDFs to Markdown preserve figures and tables from the original paper?

Converting PDFs to Markdown preserves figures and tables from the original paper. The generated output is a figure-table-aware Markdown reader that synchronizes extracted visual elements with the translated text.

What is the best way to read research papers with synchronized bilingual text and extracted figures?

The best way to read research papers with synchronized bilingual text and extracted figures is using a Markdown reader that integrates text extraction, OCR, and translation to maintain the original visual structure.

Do I need OCR capabilities to process academic papers into bilingual Markdown?

Yes, you need OCR capabilities to process academic papers into bilingual Markdown. The conversion requires text extraction, OCR, and translation to accurately parse source documents and generate the bilingual output.

Why are figures and tables not displaying correctly in my converted academic paper Markdown?

Figures and tables may not display correctly in your converted academic paper Markdown if the source PDF requires advanced OCR or text extraction capabilities that were not properly configured during the figure table extraction process.