paper-reading

Summarize research papers and extract key figures into a structured template.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ced3-han/Harness-Settings --skill paper-reading-ced3-han
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Skill: paper-reading
Source: https://github.com/Ced3-han/Harness-Settings/tree/main/skills/paper-reading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ced3-han/Harness-Settings --skill paper-reading-ced3-han

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires playwright, webfetch, pypdf2, python-docx, sumy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of understanding complex research papers efficiently. It reads, summarizes, and analyzes papers, extracting insights in a structured format.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Paper Analysis: Summarizes and analyzes papers to provide a quick understanding of their content.
  • PDF Support: Processes both PDF and text-based papers.
  • Use Case: When you need to quickly grasp the main points of a research paper without spending hours reading it.

Quick Start

Analyze the paper found at 'https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.10911'.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-reading

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

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How do I automatically summarize and analyze research papers?

To automatically summarize and analyze research papers, this tool reads the content, classifies the paper type, extracts key figures, and fills a structured template using content analysis libraries.

Can I analyze papers from arXiv, ACL Anthology, and OpenReview?

Yes, you can analyze papers from arXiv, ACL Anthology, and OpenReview. The Skill uses web scraping to fetch paper data directly from these supported repositories.

Does the paper analysis tool support local PDF files?

Yes, the paper analysis tool supports local PDF files. It uses PDF parsing libraries to read and summarize text-based papers directly from your local storage.

How do I identify the type of a research paper automatically?

To identify the type of a research paper automatically, the Skill analyzes the content to classify it as empirical, theoretical, survey, or systems, and then includes this classification in the summary.

Do I need playwright and pypdf2 to generate a research summary?

Yes, you need playwright and pypdf2 to generate a research summary. Playwright handles web scraping for online papers, while pypdf2 parses local PDF files for content analysis.

What is the best way to extract key figures from a research paper?

The best way to extract key figures from a research paper is to use an automated summarization tool that reads the document and pulls out the important visual data into a structured format.