How are new research projects created?

The skill scans the 'Limitations' and 'Future Work' sections of a paper to identify gaps. It then presents these as project proposals for user approval before creating new files in the Projects directory.

Why are concept links like 'Machine Learning' forbidden?

To maintain a high-utility knowledge graph, this skill enforces links only to specific papers or projects. This prevents 'link rot' and ensures your vault remains focused on evidence-based connections and actionable work.

Does it support bidirectional linking?

Yes. When a paper is linked to a project, the skill automatically updates the project note to reference the paper, ensuring consistent navigation throughout your Obsidian vault.

Which paper formats does the read_paper skill support?

The skill prioritizes arXiv HTML and TeX source files to ensure the highest quality text extraction. It uses PDFs only as a last resort if other formats are unavailable.

Research Paper to Obsidian

Name: Research Paper to Obsidian
Author: D0miH

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms research papers into structured Obsidian notes and linked research projects using strict formatting and bidirectional linking rules.

The read_paper skill is designed for researchers and developers who use Obsidian to manage their knowledge. It automates the process of reading academic papers—prioritizing high-quality arXiv HTML and TeX sources—and converting them into standardized 'Paper Notes' within a specific directory structure. The skill strictly enforces a linking philosophy that connects papers only to other papers or specific research projects, preventing a cluttered graph of general concepts. It intelligently identifies limitations and future work within the text to propose new, actionable project notes, ensuring that every paper read contributes directly to a growing web of research ideas and active projects.

Key Features

01Automated project proposal system based on paper limitations and open questions

02Support for arXiv HTML and TeX source parsing to ensure accurate content extraction

03Strict bidirectional linking between paper notes and research project files

04Standardized Obsidian template integration with mandatory emoji-coded sections

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06Rigorous graph maintenance with dedicated directory management for Reading and Projects

Use Cases

01Maintaining a high-signal knowledge graph focused on evidence and execution over generic concepts

02Translating theoretical research findings into actionable development projects

03Building a structured academic literature review within an Obsidian vault

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add d0mih/claudsidian read_paper

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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