paper-scout

Identifies and downloads research papers from HuggingFace, Arxiv, and top-tier conferences.

Updated May 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dkssyd13/.dotfiles --skill paper-scout-dkssyd13
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: paper-scout
Source: https://github.com/dkssyd13/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/paper-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dkssyd13/.dotfiles --skill paper-scout-dkssyd13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, BeautifulSoup, os, shutil, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of finding and downloading top-tier research papers from HuggingFace, Arxiv, and Top-Tier Conferences, making it easier to stay updated with the latest research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Paper Discovery: Automatically scours HuggingFace, Arxiv, and Top-Tier Conferences for trending and notable papers.
  • PDF Download: Fetches and downloads PDF versions of the identified papers.
  • Organized Storage: Saves the papers in a structured directory with unique identifiers.
  • Use Case: For researchers and students who need to stay informed about the latest research findings in their field.

Quick Start

Run the paper-scout skill to find and download the latest research papers in your field.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-scout

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

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How do I download top-tier research papers from Arxiv and HuggingFace automatically?

You can automatically download top-tier research papers from Arxiv and HuggingFace by running the paper-scout skill, which uses Python libraries like requests and BeautifulSoup to parse websites and fetch PDFs directly to a structured directory.

What is the best way to find trending academic research papers across multiple platforms?

The best way to find trending academic research papers is using an automated discovery tool that scours HuggingFace, Arxiv, and Top-Tier Conferences, fetching and organizing notable PDFs into a structured local directory.

Does paper-scout require Python dependencies to download PDFs from Top-Tier Conferences?

Yes, downloading PDFs from Top-Tier Conferences requires Python dependencies including requests for fetching data and BeautifulSoup for parsing content, along with os and shutil for maintaining the structured paper directory.

How do I organize downloaded Arxiv PDFs into a structured directory automatically?

You can organize downloaded Arxiv PDFs automatically by using a scraping tool that maintains a structured directory with unique identifiers, handling multiple sources and saving fetched PDFs systematically during the download process.

Can I use BeautifulSoup to scrape and download academic research papers from HuggingFace?

Yes, you can use BeautifulSoup alongside the requests library to scrape and download academic research papers from HuggingFace, parsing the platform to identify trending papers and fetching their PDF versions automatically.