paper-drill

Guide gap analysis of AI/ML research papers through READ, ASK, and CHALLENGE stages.

Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill paper-drill
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Skill: paper-drill
Source: https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills/tree/main/.skills/archived-skills/paper-drill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill paper-drill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users to deeply understand a research paper by identifying missing details through structured gap analysis and interactive training, transforming passive reading into active, Socratic learning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gap analysis-driven training: compares summary against the full paper to surface hidden assumptions, parameter choices, and limitations.
  • Interactive learning formats: read-aloud passages, targeted questions, and模拟答辩 style prompts to practice defending understanding.
  • Use Case: a researcher with a paper to present in a dissertation proposal can use Paper Drill to surface nuanced insights and defend critiques.

Quick Start

Review the full paper and any AI-generated summary, then begin a structured gap analysis to identify missing details.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-drill

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

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How do I do a gap analysis on an academic paper to find missing insights?

Deep reading an AI/ML research paper uses a modular training workflow spanning MOTIVATION, METHOD, EXPERIMENT, INSIGHT, and CONNECT stages. It guides you through targeted questioning and defense-style practice to uncover hidden assumptions and limitations.

Can I use Socratic learning to practice defending my understanding of a research paper?

Socratic learning enables defense-style practice by applying targeted questions and read-aloud passages to AI/ML research papers. This interactive training format helps you defend critiques and surface nuanced insights for presentations like a dissertation proposal.

What is the best way to prepare for a dissertation proposal using deep paper reading?

Deep paper reading prepares you for a dissertation proposal by running structured gap analysis to identify missing details in academic research. It actively simulates a defense to help you defend critiques and surface nuanced insights from the full paper.

Does interactive paper reading work for any academic research or just AI/ML papers?

Interactive paper reading is specifically applied to AI/ML and computer science research papers. It uses a frontmatter-guided workflow with READ, ASK, and CHALLENGE interactions to enable targeted questioning and gap analysis for these technical domains.

What do I need to start a structured gap analysis on a research paper?

To start a structured gap analysis, you need to review the full academic paper and any AI-generated summary. The interactive training workflow then begins the process of identifying missing details through targeted questioning and defense-style prompts.