paper-analyze

Name: paper-analyze
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Author: juliye2025

Extract metadata, text, and figures from arXiv papers into structured notes.

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/juliye2025/evil-read-arxiv --skill paper-analyze-juliye2025

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: paper-analyze
Source: https://github.com/juliye2025/evil-read-arxiv/tree/main/paper-analyze
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juliye2025/evil-read-arxiv --skill paper-analyze-juliye2025

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill performs deep analysis of a single research paper, generating structured notes, insights, and visual elements to support knowledge work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated in-depth paper analysis: extracts abstracts, methods, experiments, conclusions, and produces a rich, structured note with citations.
Multilingual support: generates reports in Chinese or English according to the vault language setting.
Visual integration: extracts and embeds figures/images, builds a local image index, and updates knowledge graphs to connect related works.

Quick Start

To start, provide the paper ID, title, and domain to run the end-to-end analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-analyze

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate structured Obsidian notes from an arXiv paper?▼

To generate structured Obsidian notes, provide the arXiv paper ID, title, and domain. The Skill analyzes metadata, full text, and figures, then outputs bilingual notes and updates to your knowledge graph.

Can I extract figures and images from a research paper into my Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you can extract figures and images from a research paper directly into your Obsidian vault. The Skill builds a local image index and embeds visual elements within the generated structured notes.

How does this tool update my knowledge graph when analyzing research papers?▼

It updates your knowledge graph by extracting metadata and citations from the analyzed research paper, then mapping connections between related works. This automated integration links your new structured notes directly to existing vault entries.

Does this paper analysis approach work with sources other than arXiv?▼

No, this approach specifically focuses on analyzing arXiv papers to extract full text, figures, and metadata. It does not support parsing papers from other academic repositories or direct PDF uploads.