read-paper

Analyze research papers with explicit citations and structured summaries.

11|2|Updated May 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yulonglin/dotfiles --skill read-paper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-paper
Source: https://github.com/yulonglin/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/local-marketplace/plugins/research-toolkit/skills/read-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yulonglin/dotfiles --skill read-paper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and students often struggle to extract clear, evidence-based insights from complex papers. This Skill provides grounded analysis with explicit citations and careful evaluation of claims to help users understand methodologies, results, and limitations without fabricating information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grounded analysis with explicit citations: cites specific sections, figures, or quotes to support every claim.
  • Structured outputs for reviews: summarizes main points, uncertainties, and notable questions to ask authors or speakers.
  • Use-case versatility: supports literature reviews, methodology evaluation, and cross-paper comparisons across PDFs or arXiv sources.

Quick Start

Provide the paper URL or PDF, and I will generate a grounded, citation-rich analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-paper

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

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How do I analyze research papers with explicit citations to avoid fabrication?

To analyze research papers with explicit citations, provide a PDF or arXiv source. The Skill extracts evidence-based insights by citing specific sections, figures, or quotes, ensuring structured summaries without fabricating information.

Can I use this for cross-paper comparisons and literature reviews from arXiv sources?

Yes, you can conduct cross-paper comparisons and literature reviews using arXiv sources or PDFs. It evaluates methodologies and delivers structured outputs summarizing main points, uncertainties, and notable questions across multiple documents.

What is the best way to evaluate methodology and evidence in technical articles?

Evaluating methodology and evidence in technical articles requires rigorous, evidence-based interpretation. This process enforces explicit citations, supports critical reading, and highlights limitations or uncertainties to ground claims in the source text.

Does this grounded paper analysis work with PDF files and direct article links?

Grounded paper analysis works directly with both PDF files and arXiv links. You simply provide the paper URL or document, and it generates citation-rich analysis, requiring no additional dependencies to process the source material.

How do I generate structured summaries and references for critical reading?

To generate structured summaries and references for critical reading, input your research paper. The Skill outputs main points, notable questions for authors, and explicit citations, enabling careful evaluation of claims and methodology.