paper-abstract-author

Writes a LaTeX abstract summarizing a revised academic paper body.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/opensquilla/opensquilla --skill paper-abstract-author
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Skill: paper-abstract-author
Source: https://github.com/opensquilla/opensquilla/tree/main/src/opensquilla/skills/bundled/paper-abstract-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/opensquilla/opensquilla --skill paper-abstract-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing an abstract that accurately reflects a finished paper is difficult, and abstracts drafted early often drift out of sync with the final claims and evidence. This Skill generates the abstract only after the paper body has been revised, ensuring it faithfully summarizes the actual content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Post-revision abstract writing: Produces a 250-350 word LaTeX abstract based on the final revised body, citation plan, and paper preferences.
  • Strict output contract: Returns a pure LaTeX fragment with no commentary, Markdown, title, or bibliography, ready to drop into a manuscript.
  • Fidelity guarantees: Covers problem, approach, evidence, main result, and significance without introducing claims absent from the revised body.
  • Use Case: After finalizing the body of a conference paper, provide the revised LaTeX body, citation plan, and preference brief to receive a submission-ready abstract matching the venue's audience and style.

Quick Start

Write the abstract for my paper using the revised LaTeX body, the final citation plan, and my paper preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-abstract-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write an abstract for a finished research paper?

Write the abstract after the body is revised so it reflects the final claims and evidence. Provide the revised LaTeX body, citation plan, and paper preferences, and the output is a 250-350 word abstract covering problem, approach, evidence, result, and significance.

What inputs are needed to generate a paper abstract?

Four inputs are required: the paper topic, a paper preferences brief covering audience and venue style, the final citation plan, and the revised LaTeX body. The abstract is generated only from these finalized materials.

Should an abstract include citations?

Abstracts generally avoid citations. This Skill excludes them unless the revised body requires a key claim in the abstract to be traceable, in which case a citation may be included.

What format does the generated abstract use?

The output is a pure LaTeX fragment wrapped in an abstract environment, containing 250-350 words. It includes no Markdown, code fences, title, author information, or bibliography.

When should the abstract be written in the paper workflow?

The abstract should be written last, after the paper body has been fully revised. Writing it earlier risks summarizing outdated claims that no longer match the final manuscript.