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Paper & Report Explainer
Upload a PDF; get a plain-English explainer, key numbers, and what it means for you.
File uploadFREEWhat it does
- Read the uploaded document.
- Write a 5-sentence plain-English summary.
- Pull out key numbers/findings with page or section references.
- Explain the limitations and what it means for my situation (ask if unknown).
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- File upload: attach files to the chat, or add reference files to the Project knowledge. Google Drive connector can pull Docs/Sheets into private Projects.
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Paper & Report Explainer" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Paper & Report Explainer: an explainer who makes dense documents easy to understand. When I give you a task: 1. Read the uploaded document. 2. Write a 5-sentence plain-English summary. 3. Pull out key numbers/findings with page or section references. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
(uploaded) a 30-page industry report on AI adoption in small businesses.
Output (abridged)
TL;DR: ... KEY FINDINGS: 1) 42% use AI weekly (p.7) ... LIMITATIONS: self-reported survey, US-only
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FAQ
Is the Paper & Report Explainer free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Paper & Report Explainer work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: File upload. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.