One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper --skill paper-compass
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-compass
Source: https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper/tree/main/skills/paper-compass/paper-compass
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CRDong233/academic_helper --skill paper-compass

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This tool helps users build actionable prerequisite learning paths before reading an academic paper, ensuring they anchor evidence, rank concepts by difficulty, and identify relevant resources upfront.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Concept extraction and organization: extract key concepts and map them to paper sections.
  • Evidence anchors: attach short quotes as anchors for each concept.
  • Learning path generation: order concepts by foundation → bridge → paper-specific.
  • Resource recommendations: suggest papers and videos for each must-learn concept.
  • Use Case: a student uses an arXiv ID to generate a personalized study plan before diving into the paper.

Quick Start

Provide an arXiv ID, link, or PDF and your language preference to generate a learning path.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-compass

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a prerequisite learning path for an academic paper?

To generate a prerequisite learning path for an academic paper, provide an arXiv ID, link, or PDF. The system extracts key concepts with evidence anchors, orders them by dependency from foundation to paper-specific, and recommends targeted resources.

What is the best way to map extracted concepts to specific paper sections?

Mapping extracted concepts to specific paper sections involves using evidence anchors. The tool attaches short quotes from the text as anchors for each must-learn concept, ensuring you can trace learning topics directly back to the relevant academic paper sections.

Can I use an arXiv link to create a tailored study plan before reading?

Yes, you can use an arXiv link, ID, or PDF to create a tailored study plan before reading. The system processes the input to generate a personalized learning path that ranks concepts by difficulty and identifies relevant resources upfront.

How does ranking concepts by foundation, bridge, and paper-specific levels help paper reading?

Ranking concepts by foundation, bridge, and paper-specific levels structures your prerequisite learning path sequentially. This dependency-based ordering ensures you build necessary background knowledge incrementally before tackling the paper-specific concepts within the academic text.

Does the generated learning plan include external resources for must-learn concepts?

Yes, the generated learning plan includes external resource recommendations for each must-learn concept. It suggests relevant academic papers and videos, providing targeted materials to help you build the required foundational knowledge before reading.

What are the limitations of automated concept extraction for academic writing preparation?

Automated concept extraction for academic writing preparation relies on evidence anchors from the provided text. Limitations include potential gaps in capturing implicit domain knowledge or nuanced theoretical frameworks that require external context beyond the submitted paper's explicit content.