Paper Reader Heilmeier

What it does

This skill provides a rigorous, end-to-end analysis of academic research papers using a modified version of Heilmeier’s Catechism. It go

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es beyond simple summarization by merging technical extraction with critical evaluation. The skill automatically handles PDF uploads, arXiv IDs, and DOIs to retrieve full-text content before generating a 7-point structured report covering objectives, technical methods (including LaTeX equations), impact, risks, and reproduction costs.

Why use this skill

Standard LLM summaries often hallucinate details or miss the technical "why" behind a paper. Besides, we also look for a standardized and logical way to fast understand a paper and decide whether to dig into details. This skill specifically designed for researchers and engineers who need to quickly determine if a paper is worth a deep dive, understand its mathematical core, and assess its real-world viability without reading 20+ pages themselves. It enforces strict boundaries between what the authors claim and the AI\'s own critical analysis.

Supported tools

• PDF Reading: Parses local uploads and hosted files.
• Web Tools: Uses web_fetch and web_search for arXiv/DOI retrieval and post-publication impact tracking.
• LaTeX: Renders high-quality mathematical formulations for methods and theories.