paper-summary

Summarize social science papers from PDFs or text into structured Markdown.

14|2|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/christopherkenny/skills --skill paper-summary-christopherkenny
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-summary
Source: https://github.com/christopherkenny/skills/tree/main/skills/paper-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/christopherkenny/skills --skill paper-summary-christopherkenny

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writes expert academic paper summaries for social science research, particularly political science and applied statistics. Use when asked to summarize, review, or create a reading summary of an academic paper, PDF, or research article. Accepts a file (PDF or text format) or a directory of papers. Produces a structured markdown summary — approximately 400–600 words — covering primary contributions, major questions and answers with point estimates, methods and data, and limitations and robustness. Includes BibTeX citation retrieved from Google Scholar and keyword metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Produces a structured Markdown summary of a paper, PDF, or directory of papers, approximately 400–600 words.
  • Retrieves a BibTeX citation via Google Scholar and attaches keyword metadata for easy indexing.
  • Suitable for literature reviews, grant proposals, and research briefs.

Quick Start

Summarize a single paper by running the skill on a PDF or text file.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a social science PDF with structured markdown?

Summarizing a social science PDF involves extracting primary contributions, methods, data, and limitations into a structured 400–600 word markdown summary. The skill also retrieves a BibTeX citation via Google Scholar and attaches keyword metadata.

Can I summarize a directory of political science research papers at once?

Yes, summarizing a directory of political science research papers is supported by providing the directory path as input. The skill processes multiple files and generates a self-contained structured markdown summary document for each paper.

What is the best way to get a BibTeX citation for an academic paper summary?

Getting a BibTeX citation for an academic paper summary is handled automatically by retrieving metadata via Google Scholar. This skill attaches the retrieved BibTeX entry and keyword metadata directly to the structured output document.

Does this paper summary tool extract point estimates and methods from applied statistics articles?

Yes, this paper summary tool extracts major questions and answers with point estimates, methods, data, and limitations from applied statistics articles. It is specifically designed for social science research across political science and applied statistics.

What are the limitations of automated paper summaries for literature reviews?

Automated paper summaries for literature reviews are limited to the provided PDF text and depend on accurate text extraction. The skill outputs a concise 400–600 word markdown summary and does not evaluate findings beyond what the original authors state.