paper-injest

Ingest paper clippings into structured, interlinked markdown wiki pages with Dataview metadata.

10|1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zzzlxhhh/obsidian-paper-curator --skill paper-injest
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Skill: paper-injest
Source: https://github.com/zzzlxhhh/obsidian-paper-curator/tree/main/.agents/skills/paper-injest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zzzlxhhh/obsidian-paper-curator --skill paper-injest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ingest academic paper clippings from Clippings/ and integrate them into the wiki as structured, interlinked markdown pages with automatic topic classification and Dataview metadata tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic paper page creation under a primary topic, with a detailed positioning against related work.
  • Shared concept pages for reusable background knowledge, linked by multiple papers.
  • Dataview metadata table (papers/papers-index.md) to browse papers by author, year, venue, and topics.
  • Log and index updates, with clipping archiving to keep Clippings inbox clean.

Quick Start

Place a new paper clipping into Clippings/ and request ingestion to create a structured wiki page with topic classification and Dataview metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-injest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize academic paper clippings into an Obsidian wiki?

To organize paper clippings in Obsidian, place them in the Clippings folder and run an ingestion workflow that classifies them by topic, builds shared concept pages, and maintains a Dataview metadata index, creating structured interlinked markdown pages automatically.

How does automatic topic classification work for research papers in Obsidian?

Automatic topic classification works by ingesting full paper clippings, assigning each to a primary topic, positioning it against related work, and backfilling internal links to shared concept pages to build an interlinked wiki.

Can I track paper metadata like author and venue using Dataview in Obsidian?

Yes, you can track paper metadata using Dataview. The ingestion workflow updates a dedicated index table to let you browse papers by author, year, venue, and topics within your Obsidian wiki.

What is the best way to manage related work and shared concepts across multiple papers?

The best way to manage related work is to use a wiki structure that builds or updates shared concept pages for reusable background knowledge, allowing multiple papers to link back to the same interlinked concepts.

Do I need to manually archive paper clippings after processing them in Obsidian?

No, you do not need to manually archive clippings. The ingestion workflow automatically archives processed clippings to keep the Clippings inbox clean and preserves provenance in a log file.