paper-analyzer

Extract metadata, findings, and comparison vectors from academic papers.

16|1|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gy-hou/trendr --skill paper-analyzer-gy-hou
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/gy-hou/trendr/tree/main/skills/paper-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gy-hou/trendr --skill paper-analyzer-gy-hou

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This tool extracts essential information from academic papers to create consistent, reusable notes and enable side-by-side comparisons.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured extraction of metadata, highlights, and references
  • Generation of standardized notes and a literature comparison matrix
  • Supports local PDFs and major APIs for data retrieval across disciplines

Quick Start

Simply provide a paper identifier or file path and instruct the tool to extract structured notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-analyzer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract structured notes from academic papers for a literature review?

To extract structured notes for a literature review, you provide a paper identifier or file path to generate standardized metadata, key findings, and comparison vectors from academic papers. This automates the creation of consistent, reusable notes across disciplines.

Can I use arXiv abstracts and Semantic Scholar APIs to build a literature comparison matrix?

Yes, you can use arXiv abstracts and Semantic Scholar APIs to build a literature comparison matrix. The tool supports major API sources and local PDFs to extract comparison vectors and generate a standardized matrix for downstream analysis.

How do I automate literature reviews across multiple academic disciplines?

You can automate literature reviews across disciplines by extracting structured metadata and comparison vectors from various paper sources. Providing local PDFs or API identifiers allows the tool to generate consistent notes and a literature matrix regardless of the academic field.

Does the paper analyzer work with local PDFs and OpenAlex for data retrieval?

Yes, the paper analyzer works with local PDFs and OpenAlex for data retrieval. It supports local file paths alongside API sources like OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar to extract essential information and generate standardized literature notes.

What is the best way to generate standardized notes from academic papers?

The best way to generate standardized notes from academic papers is using a structured extraction tool that formats metadata, highlights, and references into a consistent template. This ensures notes are reusable and formatted for side-by-side comparisons.

Are there limitations when extracting structured metadata from local PDFs versus API sources?

When extracting structured metadata, local PDFs require direct file path access while API sources like Semantic Scholar require network connectivity. Both methods yield standardized notes, but API sources may provide more consistent metadata formatting across disciplines.