read-paper

Extract research questions, methodologies, contributions, and findings from academic papers.

4|Updated May 3, 2026

Search Tags:#academic #literature review #PDF analysis #paper summarization #research analysis #methodology extraction

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/zbsaygin/econ-skills --skill read-paper-zbsaygin

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-paper
Source: https://github.com/zbsaygin/econ-skills/tree/main/read-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zbsaygin/econ-skills --skill read-paper-zbsaygin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of extracting detailed insights from academic papers, saving researchers time and effort in understanding complex research content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Paper Analysis: Automatically extracts research questions, methodologies, contributions, and summaries from PDFs or references.
Efficient Summarization: Summarizes the main points of a paper in a structured, easy-to-digest format.
Use Case: When reviewing multiple papers for a literature review, quickly understand each paper's scope, methods, and findings to identify relevant research.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to analyze a PDF or citation, such as "Read the paper at [file path]" or provide a citation to get an overview.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-paper

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I summarize an academic paper from a PDF for a literature review?▼

To summarize an academic paper from a PDF, provide the file path to the AI. It analyzes the document to extract research questions, methodologies, contributions, and key findings for efficient literature review.

What is the best way to extract research methodology from academic literature?▼

Extracting research methodology from academic literature is done by providing the PDF or citation to the AI, which identifies and structures the research questions, methods, and contributions into an easy-to-digest format.

Can I analyze a research paper using only a citation instead of a full PDF?▼

Yes, you can analyze a research paper using only a citation. Provide the reference details to the AI, and it will generate an overview summarizing the paper's scope, methods, and key findings without needing the full PDF.

Does this paper analysis approach work for understanding complex research contributions?▼

Yes, this paper analysis approach works for understanding complex research contributions by structuring the extraction of research questions, methodologies, and findings, saving researchers time when deciphering dense academic content.