paper-summary

Summarize academic papers from URLs, DOIs, or file paths.

7|3|Updated Jul 31, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seabbs/claude-code-config --skill paper-summary
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-summary
Source: https://github.com/seabbs/claude-code-config/tree/main/skills/paper-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seabbs/claude-code-config --skill paper-summary

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarizes academic papers from URL, DOI, or file path.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts key concepts and contributions
  • Generates a structured summary with Overview, Highlights, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Detailed Summary
  • Supports sources from URLs, DOIs, or local files
  • Use Case: Literature reviews or quick briefs for research planning

Quick Start

Provide the URL, DOI, or file path of the paper to generate a concise summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize an academic paper from a DOI or URL?

To summarize an academic paper, you provide the DOI or URL of the scholarly article. The system extracts key concepts and generates a structured summary covering the overview, highlights, strengths, and weaknesses.

Can I summarize research papers from a local file path?

Yes, you can summarize research papers from a local file path. The summarization workflow accepts local files alongside URLs and DOIs to extract contributions and generate structured academic briefs.

What is included in a structured academic paper summary?

A structured academic paper summary includes an overview, highlights, strengths, weaknesses, and a detailed summary. This format extracts key concepts and contributions for quick comprehension during literature reviews.

How do I get a quick brief of a scholarly article for a literature review?

To get a quick brief of a scholarly article for a literature review, input the document via URL, DOI, or file path. The system produces a deterministic, structured summary highlighting core research findings.

Does this approach work for any scholarly article accessed online?

Yes, this approach works for scholarly articles accessed online via direct URLs or DOIs. It applies a structured summarization workflow to extract key concepts and generate consistent academic briefs.

What are the limitations of automated research paper summarization?

Automated research paper summarization provides structured overviews but may miss nuanced context. It is designed for quick briefs and literature reviews, generating deterministic summaries from URLs, DOIs, or local files.