ph-paper-helper

Automate discovery, import, BibTeX export, and reading of academic papers via CLI.

Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill ph-paper-helper
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Skill: ph-paper-helper
Source: https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills/tree/main/ph-paper-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill ph-paper-helper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the end-to-end process of discovering academic papers, importing them into a local repository, and exporting BibTeX for citation management, reducing manual effort and improving search-to-cite workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search papers across arXiv and Semantic Scholar using natural-language queries.
  • Import & BibTeX seamlessly add papers to the local library and populate BibTeX entries.
  • Fetch & Read optionally retrieve full texts for in-depth reading and metadata enrichment.

Quick Start

Search for papers on your topic, then import them and optionally export BibTeX for your bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions about ph-paper-helper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers and export BibTeX automatically?

You can search academic papers and export BibTeX by using natural-language queries across arXiv and Semantic Scholar to discover literature, import it into a local repository, and automatically populate citation entries.

What is the best way to import arXiv papers into a local literature management library?

The best way to import arXiv papers is to use a helper tool that queries arXiv with natural-language topics, retrieves the metadata, and seamlessly adds the papers to your local library while completing the BibTeX entries.

Do I need a Semantic Scholar API key to search and fetch academic literature?

Yes, you need a Semantic Scholar API key to access its academic search capabilities, fetch paper metadata, and retrieve full texts for in-depth reading and metadata enrichment within the workflow.

Can I retrieve full texts from Semantic Scholar for progressive reading and metadata enrichment?

Yes, you can optionally retrieve full texts from Semantic Scholar to support progressive reading, which allows for in-depth topic exploration, method benchmarking, and comprehensive metadata enrichment.

Why does my BibTeX metadata completion pipeline fail for certain imported papers?

BibTeX metadata completion can fail if the imported papers lack sufficient metadata from arXiv or Semantic Scholar, requiring a robust pipeline to accurately populate the missing citation fields.

Does ph-paper-helper support method benchmarking and topic exploration across multiple databases?

Yes, ph-paper-helper supports topic exploration and method benchmarking by automating discovery and literature acquisition across both arXiv and Semantic Scholar databases using natural-language queries.