paper-synthesis

Orchestrate subagents to summarize scholarly articles into structured reading views.

92|5|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata --skill paper-synthesis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata/tree/main/codex-rs/skills/src/assets/research/paper-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata --skill paper-synthesis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill orchestrates end-to-end paper synthesis by spawning specialized subagents to read and summarize scholarly articles and present results in a reading view.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration: Spawn synthesizer subagents, collect outputs, and present results via a structured reading view.
  • Reading view workflow: Use present_reading_view and update_document_section to fill sections like Overview, Methods, Results.
  • KB persistence: Optionally persist synthesized insights to the knowledge base for future retrieval.

Quick Start

Provide a paper URL or DOI to generate a reading-view synthesis with structured sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-synthesis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize research papers from arXiv and DOI links?

Summarize research papers from arXiv and DOI links by providing the URL to generate a structured reading-view synthesis with sections like Overview, Methods, and Results.

Can I summarize multiple papers at the same time?

Yes, you can summarize multiple papers at once. The skill handles multi-paper synthesis by spawning specialized subagents to read, summarize, and collect outputs into a consolidated reading view.

How does Zotero integration work for paper synthesis?

Zotero integration for paper synthesis works by accepting Zotero references as input, allowing you to generate structured reading-view summaries and optionally persist synthesized insights to the knowledge base.

What is the best way to extract methods and results sections from scholarly articles?

The best way to extract methods and results sections from scholarly articles is using a reading-view workflow that fills structured document sections via present_reading_view and update_document_section functions.

Can I persist summarized paper insights to a knowledge base?

Yes, you can persist synthesized paper insights to the knowledge base for future retrieval, enabling structured and reusable research outputs after the synthesis workflow completes.

Do I need to install dependencies to summarize arXiv papers?

No dependencies are required to summarize arXiv papers. The skill operates independently using its internal orchestration workflow and specialized subagents to process scholarly articles.