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paper-analyze

Generate Obsidian-compatible notes from research papers with metadata and figures.

4|Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#obsidian#analyze#knowledge-graph#metadata-extraction#arxiv#research-notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/changtaoli/claude-paper-skills --skill paper-analyze-changtaoli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-analyze
Source: https://github.com/changtaoli/claude-paper-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-analyze
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/changtaoli/claude-paper-skills --skill paper-analyze-changtaoli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates turning scattered research papers into structured, searchable notes and maintains a consistent knowledge graph-aware format, reducing manual toil and ensuring discovery coherence across a research vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load and locate paper notes by arXiv ID, title, or local path, loading existing notes or creating a new entry as needed.
  • Fetch the paper content (PDF and source when available), extract metadata and figures, and produce language-aware notes ready for in-vault integration.
  • Generate a complete Obsidian-compatible note with frontmatter and structured sections, while preserving existing notes and supporting bilingual outputs.
  • Update the knowledge graph with links to related papers and domains to enable rapid discovery.

Quick Start

Provide the paper ID or title, and run the analysis workflow to fetch the paper, generate notes, and update the knowledge graph.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-analyze

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate Obsidian research notes from an arXiv paper?▼

Generate Obsidian research notes from an arXiv paper by providing its arXiv ID or full title. The skill fetches the PDF, extracts metadata and figures, and produces a structured, language-aware note with frontmatter for your vault.

What is the best way to extract metadata and figures from a PDF into a markdown knowledge graph?▼

Extracting metadata and figures from a PDF into a markdown knowledge graph is automated by fetching the paper source and assembling structured notes. It updates the graph with links to related papers and domains to enable rapid discovery.

Can I load an existing paper note using a local file path without overwriting my changes?▼

Yes, you can load an existing paper note using a local file path. The skill locates and loads existing notes to update the knowledge graph while preserving your current content and preventing data loss.

Does this paper analysis workflow support bilingual outputs for Obsidian?▼

Yes, the paper analysis workflow supports bilingual outputs for Obsidian. It assembles language-aware notes, allowing you to generate complete, structured markdown entries in multiple languages simultaneously.

How do I update my Obsidian knowledge graph with links to related research papers?▼

Update your Obsidian knowledge graph with links to related research papers automatically during note generation. The analysis workflow maps connections to related papers and domains to ensure discovery coherence across your research vault.

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