paper-translator

Translates and summarizes English academic papers into structured Chinese interpretations.

Updated Feb 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/voiddreamz/dotfiles --skill paper-translator-voiddreamz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: paper-translator
Source: https://github.com/voiddreamz/dotfiles/tree/main/.config/opencode/skills/paper-translator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/voiddreamz/dotfiles --skill paper-translator-voiddreamz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Reading English academic papers is slow and demanding for Chinese-speaking researchers and students, especially when dense terminology and formulas obscure the core contribution. This Skill turns papers into readable Chinese interpretations with structured breakdowns. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Paper Retrieval: Fetches papers via arXiv MCP tools (search, read, metadata) or web fetching for non-arXiv sources, processing long papers section by section. - Structured Interpretation: Produces a paper card (title, authors, arXiv ID, core contribution), research motivation, core methodology with plain-language analogies, experiment results, and critical evaluation. - Bilingual Translation Rules: Keeps English terms on first occurrence (e.g., "attention mechanism (注意力机制)"), preserves LaTeX formulas, and maintains academic rigor without oversimplification. - Use Case: A graduate student pastes an arXiv link and asks "这篇论文说了什么" — the Skill returns a full Chinese breakdown covering motivation, method, experiments, and limitations. ## Quick Start Read this arXiv paper and give me a structured Chinese summary covering its motivation, method, and results.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-translator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I translate an English academic paper into Chinese?▼

Provide the arXiv link or paper PDF and request a translation or summary. The Skill retrieves the content via arXiv MCP tools or web fetching, then produces a structured Chinese interpretation preserving English terms on first occurrence.

How to summarize an arXiv paper quickly?▼

Share the arXiv link and ask what the paper says. The Skill returns a paper card with title, authors, and core contribution, followed by sections on motivation, methodology, experiments, and limitations in Chinese.

Can it handle papers not available on arXiv?▼

Yes. When a paper is not on arXiv, the Skill uses web fetching to obtain the online version. Long papers are processed section by section to avoid context overflow.

Does the translation preserve formulas and technical terms?▼

Yes. LaTeX formulas are kept in original form, and professional terms retain their English original on first occurrence with Chinese annotation, such as "attention mechanism (注意力机制)". Academic rigor is maintained without simplification.

What are the limitations of automated paper translation?▼

Very long papers must be processed in sections, which can lose some cross-section context. The critical evaluation section depends on available information and may not cover every related work or subtle methodological flaw.