paper-read

Extracts English-to-Korean translated research-paper summaries with explanations and highlights using PyMuPDF and Python libraries.

Updated May 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dkssyd13/.dotfiles --skill paper-read-dkssyd13
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-read
Source: https://github.com/dkssyd13/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/paper-read
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dkssyd13/.dotfiles --skill paper-read-dkssyd13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pymupdf, pypdf2, python-docx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive overview of research papers, including translation, section-by-section explanations, and category-based highlights, allowing users to deeply understand and analyze research papers efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Translation: Automatically translate research papers from English to Korean, maintaining domain-specific terminology.
  • Explanation: Provide detailed explanations for each section, clarifying complex concepts with analogies and examples.
  • Highlights: Offer two types of highlights: a 5-category and a 3-category highlighting system for easy navigation and understanding.
  • Use Case: Ideal for researchers, students, and professionals who need to quickly grasp the essence of a research paper and want to delve deeper into specific sections.

Quick Start

Use the paper-read skill with the paper folder path, e.g., 'paper-read /papers/research_paper_folder/'.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-read

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a section-by-section explanation of a research paper?▼

Research paper analysis tools provide section-by-section explanations by extracting text and clarifying complex concepts with analogies. You supply the paper folder path to generate a detailed breakdown of each section.

Can I translate a research paper from English to Korean while maintaining domain-specific terminology?▼

Yes, you can translate a research paper from English to Korean while preserving domain-specific terminology. The system performs automated translation alongside text extraction to ensure accurate technical context.

What is the best way to highlight key points across different sections of a research paper?▼

The best way to highlight key points in a research paper is using a categorized highlighting system. This tool offers both 5-category and 3-category highlighting options for easy navigation and quick understanding of core concepts.

Does PyMuPDF work for extracting text from research papers for translation and analysis?▼

Yes, PyMuPDF works for extracting text from research papers to enable translation and analysis. It is a required dependency for accurately pulling text content from PDF documents before generating explanations and highlights.

What Python libraries do I need to structure and present research paper highlights?▼

You need PyMuPDF, PyPDF2, and python-docx to structure and present research paper highlights. These libraries handle text extraction and document structuring to output a comprehensive overview with translations and explanations.

Are there limitations when generating a comprehensive overview of research papers with complex layouts?▼

Generating a comprehensive overview of research papers depends heavily on PyMuPDF text extraction accuracy. Papers with highly complex or non-standard PDF layouts may result in fragmented text, impacting the quality of translations and explanations.