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paper-read

Loads a paper from PDF or URL and guides users through phases to completion, including discussion and optional storage.

43|2|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#wiki#analyze#read#ingest#papers#discuss
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/andrehuang/researcher-pack --skill paper-read-andrehuang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-read
Source: https://github.com/andrehuang/researcher-pack/tree/main/skills/paper-read
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andrehuang/researcher-pack --skill paper-read-andrehuang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read, discuss, and optionally ingest a research paper. TRIGGER when the user wants to read a paper, discuss a paper, ingest a paper into the wiki, or analyze a research document. Provides a 5-phase workflow: Load → Analyze → Discuss → Ingest → Follow-up. Chains to wiki, mental-gym, and research-companion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • The 5-phase workflow enables structured engagement with papers: Load, Analyze, Discuss, Ingest, Follow-up.
  • It integrates with wiki and research tools to preserve context and enable iterative knowledge building.
  • Use cases include reading a paper, discussing its claims, ingesting insights into the wiki, or planning follow-up work.

Quick Start

Load a paper by providing its PDF path or arXiv URL, then start Phase 1 (Load).

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-read

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a research paper from a PDF or arXiv link?▼

To analyze a research paper, you load it directly from a PDF path or arXiv URL. The system extracts the text and structures claims for discussion or wiki ingestion.

What is the best way to discuss research paper claims before storing them?▼

Discussing research paper claims is handled in a dedicated phase after loading and analyzing the document. This allows you to evaluate insights before ingesting them into your wiki.

Can I ingest insights from an arXiv paper directly into my wiki?▼

Yes, you can ingest insights from an arXiv paper directly into your wiki. The workflow positions the paper within your wiki context to preserve research continuity.

How does the paper reading workflow integrate with research-companion tools?▼

The paper reading workflow chains to research-companion and mental-gym tools. This integration preserves context and enables iterative knowledge building across your research phases.

What are the steps to read and ingest a research document end to end?▼

Reading and ingesting a research document follows a 5-phase workflow: Load, Analyze, Discuss, Ingest, and Follow-up. This structure guides structured engagement from initial loading to planning follow-up work.

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