ph-paper-helper

Automate discovery, import, BibTeX export, and reading of academic papers via CLI.

Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill ph-paper-helper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: ph-paper-helper
Source: https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills/tree/main/ph-paper-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill ph-paper-helper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the end-to-end process of discovering academic papers, importing them into a local repository, and exporting BibTeX for citation management, reducing manual effort and improving search-to-cite workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search papers across arXiv and Semantic Scholar using natural-language queries.
  • Import & BibTeX seamlessly add papers to the local library and populate BibTeX entries.
  • Fetch & Read optionally retrieve full texts for in-depth reading and metadata enrichment.

Quick Start

Search for papers on your topic, then import them and optionally export BibTeX for your bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions about ph-paper-helper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for academic papers and export BibTeX automatically?▼

You can search academic papers and export BibTeX by using natural-language queries across arXiv and Semantic Scholar to discover literature, import it into a local repository, and automatically populate citation entries.

What is the best way to import arXiv papers into a local literature management library?▼

The best way to import arXiv papers is to use a helper tool that queries arXiv with natural-language topics, retrieves the metadata, and seamlessly adds the papers to your local library while completing the BibTeX entries.

Do I need a Semantic Scholar API key to search and fetch academic literature?▼

Yes, you need a Semantic Scholar API key to access its academic search capabilities, fetch paper metadata, and retrieve full texts for in-depth reading and metadata enrichment within the workflow.

Can I retrieve full texts from Semantic Scholar for progressive reading and metadata enrichment?▼

Yes, you can optionally retrieve full texts from Semantic Scholar to support progressive reading, which allows for in-depth topic exploration, method benchmarking, and comprehensive metadata enrichment.

Why does my BibTeX metadata completion pipeline fail for certain imported papers?▼

BibTeX metadata completion can fail if the imported papers lack sufficient metadata from arXiv or Semantic Scholar, requiring a robust pipeline to accurately populate the missing citation fields.

Does ph-paper-helper support method benchmarking and topic exploration across multiple databases?▼

Yes, ph-paper-helper supports topic exploration and method benchmarking by automating discovery and literature acquisition across both arXiv and Semantic Scholar databases using natural-language queries.