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paper-reader-heilmeier

Convert research papers into a seven-question Heilmeier-style analysis with critique.

82|Updated Apr 12, 2026

Search Tags:#academic review #research evaluation #structured critique #paper analysis #citation discipline #heilmeier #PDF reading

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npx skills add https://github.com/RealZYZhang/paper-reader-heilmeier --skill paper-reader-heilmeier

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-reader-heilmeier
Source: https://github.com/RealZYZhang/paper-reader-heilmeier/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RealZYZhang/paper-reader-heilmeier --skill paper-reader-heilmeier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly understand and evaluate a research paper without getting lost in details or losing the separation between what the paper claims and what your analysis believes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Heilmeier-style evaluation: produces a single structured response covering contribution, framing, technical method, impact, risks, cost, and evidence.
Trust-preserving boundaries: enforces paper-only answers for contribution and method, and forces explicit first-person phrasing for opinions.
Citation discipline: allows external citations only when they come from web lookups performed during the same response.
Works with common inputs: supports PDF upload, arXiv, DOI, and pasted paper text, and prioritizes key sections for long papers.

Quick Start

Use this skill when you upload a research paper PDF and ask for an end-to-end Heilmeier-style analysis that summarizes and critiques it.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-reader-heilmeier

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform a Heilmeier critique on a research paper?▼

To perform a Heilmeier critique, the skill converts a shared paper into a single structured response covering contribution, method, impact, and risks, enforcing strict per-question attribution. It fuses faithful summary with critique across a fixed seven-question structure.

Can I analyze an arXiv link or DOI instead of uploading a PDF?▼

Yes, you can analyze an arXiv link, arXiv ID, or DOI instead of a PDF upload. The skill works with these common inputs, as well as pasted paper text, to read and evaluate the academic work seamlessly.

How does paper analysis separate factual summary from personal critique?▼

Paper analysis separates facts from opinions through trust-preserving boundaries. It enforces paper-only answers for contribution and method, while forcing explicit first-person phrasing for any analytical opinions or critiques.

Can I include external citations when reviewing a paper?▼

You can include external citations only when they come from web searches executed during the same response. This citation discipline ensures outside references are fresh, contextual, and directly tied to the paper analysis.

Does the structured critique work for long papers with extensive technical details?▼

Yes, the structured critique works for long papers by prioritizing key sections. This ensures the Heilmeier-style evaluation captures the core technical method and contribution without getting lost in minor details.

What is the best way to critically assess an academic work without bias?▼

The best way to critically assess an academic work is using a fixed seven-question structure that restricts outside references. This method enforces strict opinion attribution and fresh paper reading for an unbiased evaluation.