start-my-day

Generate daily Obsidian paper recommendation notes from ranked arXiv papers.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BeiBei-Clic/ai-skills --skill start-my-day-beibei-clic
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Skill: start-my-day
Source: https://github.com/BeiBei-Clic/ai-skills/tree/main/start-my-day
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BeiBei-Clic/ai-skills --skill start-my-day-beibei-clic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps you kick off your research day by automatically finding and ranking relevant arXiv papers from the last month and the last year, then turning them into a structured Obsidian daily note.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Language-aware daily notes (zh/en): Generates Chinese or English recommendation files based on your Obsidian config.
  • Interest-driven paper filtering & scoring: Searches specified arXiv categories, then ranks papers using relevance, recency, popularity, and quality.
  • Vault-aware linking: Scans existing research notes to (optionally) link extracted keywords to existing paper notes.
  • Top-3 deep workflow integration: For the top 3 papers, it checks for existing notes, otherwise triggers image extraction and deep analysis to produce detailed reports.

Quick Start

Run start-my-day to generate today’s Obsidian daily paper recommendation note by pulling arXiv papers, filtering them using your research interests config, and formatting the results with keyword wikilinks.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-my-day

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate daily arXiv paper recommendations in Obsidian?▼

To generate daily arXiv paper recommendations in Obsidian, run the start-my-day command. It searches arXiv, ranks papers against your research_interests.yaml configuration, and formats the results into a structured daily note with keyword wikilinks.

How does arXiv paper scoring and ranking work for research planning?▼

arXiv paper scoring and ranking works by evaluating recent papers against your defined research interests. The pipeline ranks papers using relevance, recency, popularity, and quality metrics to surface the most valuable literature for your daily research planning.

Can I link new arXiv papers to existing notes in my Obsidian research vault?▼

Yes, you can link new arXiv papers to existing notes in your Obsidian vault. The Skill scans your 20_Research/Papers directory and uses keyword linking scripts to automatically connect extracted paper keywords to your existing research notes.

Do I need to configure research interests before filtering arXiv papers?▼

Yes, you must define your research interests in a research_interests.yaml file before filtering arXiv papers. This configuration drives the search categories, scoring criteria, and language settings for generating your daily Obsidian paper recommendation notes.

What is the best way to track recent academic papers using Obsidian notes?▼

The best way to track recent academic papers using Obsidian notes is to automate daily literature discovery. This Skill searches recent arXiv submissions, performs deep analysis on the top 3 papers, and builds a continuously linked reading workflow across your vault.

Does the daily paper recommendation workflow support Chinese and English notes?▼

Yes, the daily paper recommendation workflow supports both Chinese and English notes. It reads your Obsidian language configuration and generates the corresponding zh or en recommendation files for your arXiv paper tracking.