paper-reading

Read academic papers from arXiv, PDFs, or Zotero and generate structured digests.

62|5|Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jxtse/scientific-research-skills --skill paper-reading-jxtse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: paper-reading
Source: https://github.com/jxtse/scientific-research-skills/tree/main/skills/paper-reading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jxtse/scientific-research-skills --skill paper-reading-jxtse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read and analyze academic papers efficiently by providing structured digests at three configurable depths: quick skim, standard read, and deep analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reading Levels: Level 1 Quick Skim (2 min), Level 2 Standard Read (10 min), Level 3 Deep Analysis (30 min) with outputs covering problem, method, results, limitations, reproducibility, and connections.
  • Workflow & Connectivity: Obtain papers from arXiv, PDFs, or Zotero items; generate structured digests that can be linked to the user's projects and notes.
  • Storage & Reuse: Save digests for reference, retrieve insights later, and suggest follow-up readings.

Quick Start

Provide a reading digest for the given arXiv link, PDF, or Zotero item at the requested depth.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-reading

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I efficiently read and summarize academic papers?▼

You can summarize academic papers by providing an arXiv link, PDF, or Zotero item to generate a structured digest covering the problem, method, results, and limitations at your chosen reading depth.

Can I extract structured insights from an arXiv PDF for a quick skim?▼

Yes, extracting structured insights from an arXiv PDF is possible using the Level 1 Quick Skim, which provides a 2-minute digest covering the core problem, approach, and results.

Does this paper analysis approach work with my Zotero items?▼

Yes, this paper analysis approach works directly with Zotero items, allowing you to input items from your library to generate structured reading digests and suggest follow-up readings.

What is the difference between a quick skim and a deep analysis when reading papers?▼

A quick skim takes 2 minutes for core concepts, while a deep analysis takes 30 minutes to extract detailed reproducibility notes, limitations, and broader connections.

What level of paper reading detail do I need for reproducibility notes?▼

You need the Level 3 Deep Analysis to extract reproducibility notes, which takes 30 minutes to thoroughly evaluate limitations, connections, and methodological details from the academic paper.

How do I save paper digests and suggest follow-up readings for my research projects?▼

To save paper digests and suggest follow-up readings, link the generated structured insights to your projects, enabling you to retrieve the extracted summaries later for continuous research reference.