paper-reading

Analyze research papers via a five-step reading workflow from PDFs, arXiv URLs, or text.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leonardofhy/openclaw-workspace --skill paper-reading-leonardofhy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-reading
Source: https://github.com/leonardofhy/openclaw-workspace/tree/main/skills/paper-reading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leonardofhy/openclaw-workspace --skill paper-reading-leonardofhy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps readers extract structured, actionable understanding from academic papers by following a repeatable five-step workflow (summary, chapter-by-chapter guidance, storytelling explanation, formula/chart interpretation, and expert critique).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured synthesis: Generate a concise summary, chapter-by-chapter notes, a storytelling-style explanation, and a formula/chart interpretation.
  • Versatile inputs: Works with PDF paths, arXiv URLs, or pasted text.
  • Expert critique: Concludes with a professional evaluation of contributions and limitations.
  • Use Case: A student needing to quickly understand a new paper for a literature review or a researcher preparing a seminar.

Quick Start

Provide a target paper URL, PDF path, or pasted text and request a complete five-step reading output.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-reading

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I interpret academic papers with complex formulas and charts?▼

Interpret complex formulas and charts in academic papers by applying a structured five-step reading workflow that generates section-by-section notes, storytelling explanations, and expert critiques.

What is the best way to read an arXiv paper for a literature review?▼

Read arXiv papers for literature reviews by providing the URL to generate a concise summary, chapter-by-chapter guidance, and a professional evaluation of contributions and limitations.

Can I extract structured insights from pasted text or a local PDF path?▼

Extract structured insights from pasted text or local PDF paths by processing the input through a modular analysis workflow that outputs summaries and formula interpretations.

Does this paper reading workflow provide an expert critique of research limitations?▼

This paper reading workflow provides an expert critique by concluding its analysis with a professional evaluation of the target paper's specific contributions and limitations.

How do I get a storytelling explanation of a dense research paper?▼

Get a storytelling explanation of a dense research paper by processing the document through the reading workflow, which translates core contributions into clear, actionable understanding.