paper-synthesis

Orchestrate subagents to summarize scholarly articles into structured reading views.

92|5|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata --skill paper-synthesis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata/tree/main/codex-rs/skills/src/assets/research/paper-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata --skill paper-synthesis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill orchestrates end-to-end paper synthesis by spawning specialized subagents to read and summarize scholarly articles and present results in a reading view.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration: Spawn synthesizer subagents, collect outputs, and present results via a structured reading view.
  • Reading view workflow: Use present_reading_view and update_document_section to fill sections like Overview, Methods, Results.
  • KB persistence: Optionally persist synthesized insights to the knowledge base for future retrieval.

Quick Start

Provide a paper URL or DOI to generate a reading-view synthesis with structured sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-synthesis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize research papers from arXiv and DOI links?▼

Summarize research papers from arXiv and DOI links by providing the URL to generate a structured reading-view synthesis with sections like Overview, Methods, and Results.

Can I summarize multiple papers at the same time?▼

Yes, you can summarize multiple papers at once. The skill handles multi-paper synthesis by spawning specialized subagents to read, summarize, and collect outputs into a consolidated reading view.

How does Zotero integration work for paper synthesis?▼

Zotero integration for paper synthesis works by accepting Zotero references as input, allowing you to generate structured reading-view summaries and optionally persist synthesized insights to the knowledge base.

What is the best way to extract methods and results sections from scholarly articles?▼

The best way to extract methods and results sections from scholarly articles is using a reading-view workflow that fills structured document sections via present_reading_view and update_document_section functions.

Can I persist summarized paper insights to a knowledge base?▼

Yes, you can persist synthesized paper insights to the knowledge base for future retrieval, enabling structured and reusable research outputs after the synthesis workflow completes.

Do I need to install dependencies to summarize arXiv papers?▼

No dependencies are required to summarize arXiv papers. The skill operates independently using its internal orchestration workflow and specialized subagents to process scholarly articles.