paper-reader

Extract bibliographic details and key results from PDF papers into markdown summaries.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ubuntu-Tech-Solutions/learnership-management --skill paper-reader-ubuntu-tech-solutions
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-reader
Source: https://github.com/Ubuntu-Tech-Solutions/learnership-management/tree/main/Skills%20Folder/paper-reader/paper-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ubuntu-Tech-Solutions/learnership-management --skill paper-reader-ubuntu-tech-solutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers and students quickly digest scholarly papers by automatically extracting bibliographic details, key contributions, methods, and results from PDFs, reducing manual reading time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bibliographic extraction: title, authors, venue, year
  • Contribution & method extraction: identify core ideas and techniques
  • Result synthesis: summarize datasets, evaluations, and main conclusions
  • Use Case: researchers compiling literature reviews and students preparing summaries for coursework

Quick Start

Provide the path to a PDF paper to generate a structured, markdown summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract bibliographic details and key contributions from a research paper PDF?

To extract bibliographic details and key contributions from a research paper PDF, provide the file path to generate a structured markdown summary. The system automatically identifies the title, authors, venue, year, methods, and main results.

Can I summarize AI and computer science research papers automatically?

Yes, you can summarize AI and computer science research papers automatically. The skill is specifically designed to parse CS research papers, synthesizing datasets, evaluations, and main conclusions into a concise structured format.

What's the best way to compile a literature review from multiple PDFs?

The best way to compile a literature review from multiple PDFs is to process each file individually to extract core ideas and techniques. This generates structured markdown summaries of bibliographic details and methodological insights for quick comparison.

Does the summarization tool output markdown files?

Yes, the summarization tool outputs markdown files. After performing robust PDF text extraction and parsing, it generates a markdown file containing the structured summary with title, authors, venue, year, and key results.

What limitations exist when extracting text from PDFs for structured summaries?

A key limitation when extracting text from PDFs for structured summaries is reliance on robust text extraction. The system is optimized for AI/CS research papers, so non-standard formats or papers lacking clear bibliographic sections may yield incomplete parsing.