paper-analyzer

Generate a structured causal-chain analysis report from an arXiv paper.

36|1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jiahao-shao1/sjh-skills --skill paper-analyzer-jiahao-shao1
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Skill: paper-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/jiahao-shao1/sjh-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jiahao-shao1/sjh-skills --skill paper-analyzer-jiahao-shao1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Dissects a specific research paper to reveal its motivation, core claims, and evidence, delivering a structured analysis that highlights gaps between claims and data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Causal-chain analysis: Extracts the phenomenon, experimental setup, attribution, and solution to expose logical gaps between what a paper shows and what it claims.
  • Numbers extraction: Collects precise metrics and denominators from tables/figures for clear comparison and reproducibility.
  • NotebookLM workflow: Guides linking papers to NotebookLM sources and enabling evidence-backed Q&A.

Quick Start

Provide an arXiv ID, URL, or paper title and request a NotebookLM-based causal-chain analysis of that paper.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-analyzer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a causal-chain analysis on an arXiv paper?

To perform causal-chain analysis, provide an arXiv ID, URL, or paper title. The tool extracts the experimental setup, attribution, and solution to map the motivation and evidence structure, generating a structured analytical report.

What is the best way to evaluate a research paper's claims against my own hypothesis?

To evaluate research paper claims against your hypothesis, provide your custom hypothesis during the request. The analysis maps the paper's evidence structure and compares it directly against your defined hypothesis to highlight logical gaps.

Can I extract specific numbers and metrics from academic papers for reproducibility checks?

Yes, you can extract specific numbers and metrics from academic papers. The tool collects precise metrics and denominators from tables and figures to enable clear comparison and support reproducibility checks.

Do I need NotebookLM access to analyze academic papers with this tool?

Yes, NotebookLM access is required. The workflow guides you in linking papers to NotebookLM sources, enabling evidence-backed Q&A and mapping references to generate the step-by-step causal-chain analysis.

How does critical reading of an academic paper differ from generating a standard summary?

Critical reading goes beyond a standard summary by dissecting the paper's motivation and core claims. It maps the causal chain to expose logical gaps between what the paper shows and what it claims, delivering a structured analysis.

What should I provide to start a deep-dive analysis of a research framework?

To start a deep-dive analysis, provide an arXiv ID, URL, or title. Optionally include references and a user-defined hypothesis to map the research framework and evaluate the paper's claims against your specific inputs.