xray-paper-skill

Extract and critique academic papers into structured org-mode reports.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wyhlovecpp/my-codex-settings --skill xray-paper-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: xray-paper-skill
Source: https://github.com/wyhlovecpp/my-codex-settings/tree/main/skills/by-category/academic-writing/review-qa/xray-paper-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyhlovecpp/my-codex-settings --skill xray-paper-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, pdfminer, requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables researchers and academics to deeply analyze scholarly papers by extracting and deconstructing their underlying logic, helping users understand the core contributions and assumptions without summary gloss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep Deconstruction: Analyzes research papers to identify key problem statements, breakthroughs, and hidden assumptions.
  • Structured Reports: Generates detailed org-mode reports with ASCII diagrams, insights, and critique for academic review or research synthesis.
  • Quick Start: Input a PDF or link to an academic paper, and receive a comprehensive logical and critical analysis ready for review or citation.

Quick Start

Enter /xray-paper-skill followed by the paper's PDF path or URL to produce an in-depth, structured critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about xray-paper-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I deconstruct an academic research paper to find hidden assumptions?

To deconstruct a research paper and find hidden assumptions, you input the PDF or URL to apply structured frameworks that extract key problem statements, underlying logic, and breakthroughs for comprehensive analysis.

Can I generate a structured org-mode critique from a PDF research paper?

Yes, you can generate a structured org-mode critique from a PDF by parsing the document and applying logical frameworks to produce detailed reports with ASCII diagrams, insights, and critical analysis.

Does this academic analysis approach require pdfminer to parse scholarly PDFs?

Yes, parsing scholarly PDFs requires pdfminer, which extracts text from the document so the analysis framework can identify core contributions and logical structures without summary gloss.

What is the best way to analyze a research paper for its underlying logic and innovations?

The best way to analyze a research paper for underlying logic is using a structured deconstruction framework that identifies problem statements and breakthroughs, generating a detailed logical report for scholarly review.

Are there limitations when applying a logic model critique to text-based academic papers?

A limitation of applying a logic model critique is that the academic paper must be provided as parseable text or a PDF URL; scanned images or locked formats may prevent extracting the underlying logical structure.