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paper claw

by PigeonDan1 · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install paperclaw
Description
Fetch, classify, and summarize papers from multiple sources (arXiv, etc.) with AI-powered multi-language summaries and email delivery.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: fetch arXiv papers, classify/summarize them, and email digests. Before installing: 1) Review scripts/main.py and any network calls to confirm what data is sent to external LLM providers. 2) Use an app-specific or limited-outbound SMTP account (not your primary personal/work mailbox) until you trust the tool. 3) If you will provide optional LLM API keys, be aware that paper abstracts/full text may be transmitted to those vendors. 4) Inspect the GitHub Actions workflow and any scheduled cron/task entries before enabling automatic runs to avoid unexpected outgoing emails or network activity. 5) Ensure Python and listed dependencies (requests, feedparser, dateutil, jinja2) are acceptable for your environment.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: paperclaw Version: 1.0.0 The Paper Claw skill is a legitimate tool for fetching and summarizing research papers from arXiv. The code in 'example.py' and 'SKILL.md' is clearly aligned with the stated purpose, using standard Python practices like 'subprocess.run' (with list arguments to prevent shell injection) and JSON-based configuration management. While the skill requires sensitive environment variables (SMTP and LLM API keys) and has the capability to modify its own configuration files, these behaviors are necessary for its core functionality and lack any evidence of malicious intent or obfuscation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (fetch, classify, summarize, email) align with requested items: python3, SMTP credentials for delivery, and optional LLM API keys for summaries. Presets and config-write behavior are appropriate for a configurable digest generator.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and example code operate on the skill's own files (config/, scripts/, data/, content/) and invoke scripts/main.py via subprocess — expected for this tool. Important note: the skill sends content to external services when optional LLM API keys are provided and will transmit digests via the configured SMTP server, so paper content may be shared with third-party LLM providers and recipients. Recommend reviewing scripts/main.py, email templates, and any network calls before enabling in a sensitive environment.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec and only a Python runtime requirement. No downloads or archive extraction; low install risk.
Credentials
Required env vars are limited to SMTP_HOST/PORT/USER/PASS for email delivery — directly justified by the email delivery feature. Several optional API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) are declared and justified for multi-provider LLM summarization. No unrelated secrets or surprising credential requests are present.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled, uses normal agent invocation, and only writes/updates configuration files under its own skill directory (config/default.json, config/recipients.json). It does not request system-wide privileges or modify other skills.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install paperclaw
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /paperclaw
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Paper Claw sends personalized daily research digests from arXiv and beyond straight to your inbox, featuring customizable categories, intelligent classification, and agent-based multilingual summaries powered by your preferred AI via private API. Designed for researchers and AI agents, it makes paper discovery easier, smarter, and more specialized.
Metadata
Slug paperclaw
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is paper claw?

Fetch, classify, and summarize papers from multiple sources (arXiv, etc.) with AI-powered multi-language summaries and email delivery. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 333 downloads so far.

How do I install paper claw?

Run "/install paperclaw" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is paper claw free?

Yes, paper claw is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does paper claw support?

paper claw is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created paper claw?

It is built and maintained by PigeonDan1 (@pigeondan1); the current version is v1.0.0.

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