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Convert a research paper into structured Obsidian notes in Reading/ and Projects/.

Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #obsidian #knowledge-graph #project-notes #research-workflow #paper-notes #wiki-linking

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian --skill read-paper-d0mih

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read_paper
Source: https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian/tree/main/.claude/skills/read_paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/D0miH/claudsidian --skill read-paper-d0mih

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts a research paper into a structured paper note and linked research project notes, enabling consistent capture of ideas.
Reduces manual note formatting and ensures compliance with templates for Obsidian vaults.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generates one Paper Note in Reading/ with the exact Template structure.
Creates one or more Project Notes in Projects/ linked to the paper.
Enforces strict linking rules to only connect to projects or other papers.

Quick Start

Read a paper URL to generate a structured paper note in Reading/ and one or more linked project notes in Projects/.

Frequently Asked Questions about read_paper

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a research paper into structured Obsidian notes?▼

To convert a research paper into structured Obsidian notes, provide a paper URL to generate a paper note in the Reading folder and linked project notes in the Projects folder. This ensures consistent idea capture using strict template compliance and wiki linking.

Can I automatically link paper notes to project notes in my Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you can automatically link paper notes to project notes in your Obsidian vault. The workflow enforces strict wiki linking rules to connect the generated paper note in Reading with one or more associated project notes in Projects.

What is the best way to enforce template compliance for academic reading workflows?▼

The best way to enforce template compliance for academic reading workflows is to automate note generation from the paper URL. This applies exact template structures to paper notes and project notes, reducing manual formatting errors in your knowledge graph.

Does this research workflow support creating multiple project notes for a single paper?▼

Yes, this research workflow supports creating multiple project notes for a single paper. It generates one or more project notes in the Projects folder and enforces strict linking rules to connect them back to the original paper note.

Why are my generated paper notes restricted to linking only with other papers or projects?▼

Generated paper notes are restricted to linking only with projects or other papers to maintain a clean knowledge graph. Enforcing strict linking rules prevents unrelated wiki linking and ensures your academic reading workflow remains structured.

How do I start a research workflow to turn paper URLs into knowledge graph nodes?▼

To start a research workflow and turn paper URLs into knowledge graph nodes, input the paper URL. The system outputs a structured paper note in the Reading directory and linked project notes in the Projects directory using wiki linking.