paper-notes

Extract structured notes and evidence from research papers into JSONL files.

497|38|Updated Jan 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill paper-notes
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Skill: paper-notes
Source: https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills/tree/main/.codex/skills/paper-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill paper-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the extraction of structured notes (summary, method, results, limitations) from research papers, creating a machine-readable evidence bank for literature surveys and research synthesis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Note Generation: Creates paper_notes.jsonl with key information from papers.
  • Evidence Bank Creation: Populates evidence_bank.jsonl with extractable snippets for citation and writing.
  • Use Case: When conducting a literature review, use this Skill to quickly generate structured notes for dozens of papers, ensuring consistency and providing a solid foundation for writing your survey.

Quick Start

Use the paper-notes skill to generate structured notes for the papers in the core set.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract structured notes from research papers for a literature review?

Extract structured notes from research papers by generating a machine-readable evidence bank. This process captures summaries, methods, results, and limitations into JSONL files to provide a solid foundation for writing your survey.

How do I automate evidence extraction from academic papers?

Automate evidence extraction by populating an evidence bank with extractable snippets from academic papers. This creates a structured JSONL dataset of key information for downstream research synthesis and citation tasks.

Can I generate literature review notes from a CSV file of research papers?

Yes, you can generate literature review notes from a CSV file of research papers. The tool reads the CSV format and supports both abstract-level and full-text extraction with prioritization based on mapping information.

What is the best way to create a machine-readable evidence bank for research synthesis?

The best way to create a machine-readable evidence bank for research synthesis is to extract structured notes and snippets into JSONL files. This ensures consistency across dozens of papers and enables downstream academic writing tasks.

Does extracting full-text notes from research papers support prioritized mapping?

Yes, extracting full-text notes from research papers supports prioritized mapping. The extraction process uses mapping information to prioritize specific data, supporting both abstract-level and full-text processing for your literature survey.