paper-reading

Read academic papers from arXiv, PDFs, or Zotero and generate structured digests.

62|5|Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jxtse/scientific-research-skills --skill paper-reading-jxtse
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Skill: paper-reading
Source: https://github.com/jxtse/scientific-research-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-reading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jxtse/scientific-research-skills --skill paper-reading-jxtse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read and analyze academic papers efficiently by providing structured digests at three configurable depths: quick skim, standard read, and deep analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reading Levels: Level 1 Quick Skim (2 min), Level 2 Standard Read (10 min), Level 3 Deep Analysis (30 min) with outputs covering problem, method, results, limitations, reproducibility, and connections.
  • Workflow & Connectivity: Obtain papers from arXiv, PDFs, or Zotero items; generate structured digests that can be linked to the user's projects and notes.
  • Storage & Reuse: Save digests for reference, retrieve insights later, and suggest follow-up readings.

Quick Start

Provide a reading digest for the given arXiv link, PDF, or Zotero item at the requested depth.

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 efficiently read and summarize academic papers?

You can summarize academic papers by providing an arXiv link, PDF, or Zotero item to generate a structured digest covering the problem, method, results, and limitations at your chosen reading depth.

Can I extract structured insights from an arXiv PDF for a quick skim?

Yes, extracting structured insights from an arXiv PDF is possible using the Level 1 Quick Skim, which provides a 2-minute digest covering the core problem, approach, and results.

Does this paper analysis approach work with my Zotero items?

Yes, this paper analysis approach works directly with Zotero items, allowing you to input items from your library to generate structured reading digests and suggest follow-up readings.

What is the difference between a quick skim and a deep analysis when reading papers?

A quick skim takes 2 minutes for core concepts, while a deep analysis takes 30 minutes to extract detailed reproducibility notes, limitations, and broader connections.

What level of paper reading detail do I need for reproducibility notes?

You need the Level 3 Deep Analysis to extract reproducibility notes, which takes 30 minutes to thoroughly evaluate limitations, connections, and methodological details from the academic paper.

How do I save paper digests and suggest follow-up readings for my research projects?

To save paper digests and suggest follow-up readings, link the generated structured insights to your projects, enabling you to retrieve the extracted summaries later for continuous research reference.