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Paper Deep Reader
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SoymilkWinsAgain
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· v2.1.0
· MIT-0
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/install paper-deep-reader
Description
Very helpful in deep-reading one selected research paper, journal article, arXiv paper, working paper, technical report, benchmark paper, dataset paper, repl...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and appropriate for producing structured, evidence-focused reading notes. Before running or installing it, inspect the omitted helper files (notably the _common module and the 25 truncated files) to confirm they do not perform network calls, shell out to unexpected commands, or exfiltrate data. When you run the scripts, they will read and write local markdown files (scaffold, artifacts, final note) — only run them in a directory where you are happy with those file operations. If you plan to run these on private PDFs or notes, verify the helper code does not upload content externally. If you want higher assurance, run the scripts in an isolated environment (temporary VM or container) and review any runtime logs for unexpected network activity.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: paper-deep-reader
Version: 2.1.0
The 'paper-deep-reader' skill bundle is a highly structured toolset designed for rigorous academic paper analysis and note-taking. The Python scripts (e.g., build_claim_matrix.py, build_notation_table.py) use standard libraries and regex to perform heuristic text parsing of research papers without any risky system calls, network activity, or obfuscation. The extensive documentation in the references/ directory provides a framework for AI agents to evaluate scientific claims, and no evidence of malicious prompt injection or data exfiltration was found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (deep-reading one paper and producing a structured note) matches the code and instructions. The provided scripts (paper map, notation table, claim matrix, limitation ledger, scaffolding, and render) are exactly the kinds of local text-processing helpers expected for this task. There are no unrelated credentials, binaries, or external services declared.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md limits the skill to reading a single selected paper and internal reference files in the repo (routing-rules.md, adapters, checklists, template files). The required execution protocol reads and writes markdown artifacts inside the repository and does not instruct reading unrelated system files, environment secrets, or calling external endpoints. The instructions are specific and constrained rather than open-ended.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is declared (instruction-only), which is low-risk. The included Python scripts state they use only the standard library; no brew/npm/foreign downloads or extract steps are present. This is appropriate for the stated purpose. Note: the package is not installed automatically — running the scripts would write files locally (scaffold/render) as intended.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, no primary credential, and no config paths. The runtime instructions and visible scripts only access local markdown files and perform parsing/templating; therefore the environment/credential footprint is proportionate to the purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no evidence the skill attempts to persist as an always-on capability or modify other skills. The scripts write local markdown artifacts and update note scaffolds (expected behavior). Autonomous invocation is allowed by platform default but does not combine here with any high-privilege access.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install paper-deep-reader - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/paper-deep-reader - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.1.0
**Expanded support and structure for diverse research paper types.**
- Added detailed adapters for benchmark, dataset, replication, and synthesis papers, broadening supported paper types.
- Introduced more targeted evidence checklists (e.g., for ablation, reproducibility, proof rigor, benchmarking fairness).
- Updated routing and execution protocol: require explicit selection of one primary adapter plus up to three relevant evidence packs per paper.
- Enhanced instructions for reading, mapping, and routing papers, with emphasis on identifying main intellectual load and failure risks.
- Rewrote core rules for clarity, including process for cases where papers are surveys, syntheses, or have complex contributions.
- Removed obsolete ML-specific adapters and checklists, replacing them with finer-grained alternatives.
v2.0.0
**Major update introducing detailed adapters, checklists, and structured protocols for paper deep reading.**
- Added domain-specific adapters and checklists for theory, ML, empirical economics, physics, quantitative finance, systems, and more.
- Replaced the basic note template with a new `note-template-base.md` plus explicit output contract and detailed workflow.
- Introduced required internal structures: paper map, notation table, claim-evidence matrix, and limitation ledger.
- Provided a suite of structured scripts to aid first-draft creation and reduce drift from the paper.
- Clarified purpose, execution sequence, and mandatory separation of authors' claims vs. reader evaluation.
- Updated documentation to guide precise, evidence-based technical reading and note writing across disciplines.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of paper-deep-reader skill.
- Reads a selected research paper thoroughly and produces a detailed markdown note with equations, evidence, limitations, and implementation details.
- Enforces clear separation between the paper’s claims and the reader’s evaluation.
- Output is pedagogical, precise, and tailored to the type of paper (theory, empirical, systems, etc.).
- Adheres to a strict workflow and output standard for graduate-level clarity.
- Supports flexible saving: saves notes as `detailed-note.md` next to the paper by default or to a specified directory/filename.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paper Deep Reader?
Very helpful in deep-reading one selected research paper, journal article, arXiv paper, working paper, technical report, benchmark paper, dataset paper, repl... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 228 downloads so far.
How do I install Paper Deep Reader?
Run "/install paper-deep-reader" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Paper Deep Reader free?
Yes, Paper Deep Reader is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Paper Deep Reader support?
Paper Deep Reader is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Paper Deep Reader?
It is built and maintained by SoymilkWinsAgain (@soymilkwinsagain); the current version is v2.1.0.
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