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/install paper-view-skill
Description
PaperView API — generate ECharts visualizations, AI scientific diagrams, and word clouds from data, text, or PDF papers. Use when the user wants to create ch...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (generate charts/diagrams) but there are a few red flags to consider before installing:
- The SKILL.md requires a PAPERVIEW_API_TOKEN but the registry metadata you were shown did not list any required env; confirm the registry entry matches the runtime instructions.
- The skill will transmit data and PDFs to api.ipaperview.com. Do not send sensitive or confidential documents unless you trust the service and have reviewed its privacy/security policies.
- The token format (pv_live_...) suggests a bearer credential that could be used to consume your quota or access account resources. Consider creating a dedicated/test account or token with limited rights before sharing it.
- Verify the SKILL.md repository and homepage (SKILL.md lists https://www.ipaperview.com and a GitHub repo) and inspect the project or contact the author if anything is unclear.
- Check quota, pricing, and rate limits to avoid unexpected charges or data loss.
If the registry metadata is simply out-of-date, that explains the mismatch; if not, ask the publisher why the required credential was omitted from the registry record. Proceed cautiously and avoid entering real production credentials until you are confident in the service.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: paper-view-skill
Version: 1.0.2
The skill provides an interface for the PaperView API (api.ipaperview.com) to generate charts and diagrams. It is classified as suspicious because the SKILL.md instructions direct the AI agent to perform high-risk actions, such as generating local HTML files and executing shell commands (open/xdg-open) to render them. The suggested rendering method involves direct string interpolation of API-provided JSON into a <script> block, which lacks sanitization and creates a potential vector for XSS or code execution if the third-party API returns a malicious payload.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md describes ECharts visualizations, AI scientific diagrams, and word clouds and provides API endpoints that align with that purpose. However, the top-level registry metadata provided with the skill lists no required environment variables or homepage, while SKILL.md declares a required PAPERVIEW_API_TOKEN and includes a homepage and repository — this metadata mismatch is unexpected.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are focused on calling https://api.ipaperview.com endpoints and streaming results (SSE). They require sending data samples and optionally full PDF URLs to the remote API. The instructions do not ask the agent to read arbitrary local system files or credentials, but they do permit transmitting user-provided documents and text to an external service, which may include sensitive content.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files, so nothing will be written to disk or installed by the skill itself — lower install risk.
Credentials
SKILL.md requires a PAPERVIEW_API_TOKEN (format pv_live_<hex>) to authenticate requests, which is appropriate for a remote API but is not reflected in the registry metadata shown earlier. The missing declaration in the registry is an incoherence that could confuse users. The token appears to be a long-lived bearer token — granting it to the skill (or entering it in chat) would allow the service to act as your account and may expose any account-level data or quota.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true, does not include install hooks or requests to modify other skills or system-wide settings. Autonomous invocation is allowed (default) but that is normal for skills.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install paper-view-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/paper-view-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.2
- Updated environment variable structure for PAPERVIEW_API_TOKEN.
- Removed explicit privacy section from documentation.
- No changes to API endpoints or user-facing features.
- Overall usage instructions and API details remain unchanged.
v1.0.1
- Added author, homepage, repository, and license information.
- Introduced environment variable requirements for API token configuration.
- Added explicit privacy disclosures detailing how user data and generated images are handled.
- No backend/API or user-facing functionality changes.
v1.0.0
PaperView Skill 1.0.0 — Initial Release
- Introduces PaperView API, allowing users to generate ECharts visualizations, AI-powered scientific diagrams, and word clouds from data, text, or PDF papers.
- Supports interactive chart creation from CSV, JSON, or text with automatic chart type selection and advanced scientific chart templates.
- Enables generation of publication-quality diagrams, flowcharts, and architecture figures from natural language prompt or directly from arXiv/PDF sources.
- Provides word cloud extraction with automatic language segmentation and clustering for English and CJK documents.
- Details API authentication, usage quotas, endpoints, and visual result rendering instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is paper-view?
PaperView API — generate ECharts visualizations, AI scientific diagrams, and word clouds from data, text, or PDF papers. Use when the user wants to create ch... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 191 downloads so far.
How do I install paper-view?
Run "/install paper-view-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is paper-view free?
Yes, paper-view is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does paper-view support?
paper-view is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created paper-view?
It is built and maintained by yangcheng (@yyccr); the current version is v1.0.2.
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