paper-flow

Discover academic papers and build bidirectional citation trees with Excalidraw, Canvas, and Markdown outputs.

Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devkade/1d1s --skill paper-flow
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Skill: paper-flow
Source: https://github.com/devkade/1d1s/tree/main/plugins/learning-tools/skills/paper-flow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devkade/1d1s --skill paper-flow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires zod.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often face fragmented sources and opaque relationships between papers. Paper-flow automates discovery and mapping of literature by constructing bidirectional citation trees and producing visualization-ready outputs, reducing manual curation time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery: query Semantic Scholar and arXiv to assemble candidate papers for a topic or seed paper.
  • Visualization: build bidirectional citation trees and export Excalidraw and Obsidian Canvas visualizations.
  • Documentation: generate Obsidian Markdown notes for papers with metadata, abstracts, and links.

Quick Start

Use the paper-flow skill to search for "attention mechanisms", build a citation tree, generate Excalidraw and Canvas visualizations, and create paper notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-flow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a citation tree for academic papers?

You generate a citation tree by querying Semantic Scholar and arXiv with a topic or seed paper to construct a bidirectional tree. The skill outputs Excalidraw visuals, Obsidian Canvas layouts, and Markdown notes with configurable depth and per-level limits.

What is a bidirectional citation tree and how does it visualize research?

A bidirectional citation tree maps both incoming and outgoing references between academic papers to visualize scholarly relationships. It traces seed papers forward and backward through citation history, reducing manual literature curation time by automating discovery.

Can I use Obsidian Canvas and Excalidraw to map academic literature?

Yes, you can map academic literature in Obsidian Canvas and Excalidraw by building a bidirectional citation tree. The skill generates Obsidian Canvas layouts, Excalidraw visuals, and Markdown notes with paper metadata, abstracts, and links for downstream analysis.

Do I need Semantic Scholar or arXiv API access to build citation trees?

Yes, you need API access to both Semantic Scholar and arXiv to build citation trees. The skill queries these APIs to discover and assemble candidate papers for topic-level exploration and seed-paper tracing before constructing the bidirectional tree.

What's the best way to discover relevant academic papers across fields?

The best way to discover relevant academic papers is to query Semantic Scholar and arXiv with a topic or seed paper, then construct a bidirectional citation tree. This supports cross-field research workflows and reduces fragmented manual source curation.