paper_format_agent
DOCX formatter for academic papers with a content-fingerprint guard: proves your text is never altered, only the formatting. Also installable as an agent skill. 毕业论文、学位论文的 Word 自动排版:按格式要求改字体字号、行距、缩进、标题和题注;指纹校验保证只改格式、不动正文,也可做格式检查评分。
No outside reports on file
paper_format_agent is distributed via PyPI (paper-format-agent); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcePyPI (paper-format-agent)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
uvx paper-format-agentEverything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Paper Format Agent
Paper Format Agent is an agent skill focused on Files & documents: DOCX formatter for academic papers with a content-fingerprint guard: proves your text is never altered, only the formatting. Also installable as an agent skill. 毕业论文、学位论文的 Word 自动排版:按格式要求改字体字号、行距、缩进、标题和题注;指纹校验保证只改格式、不动正文,也可做格式检查评分。.
It is published on PyPI as paper-format-agent and hosted on GitHub at zxyasfas/paper_format_agent (87 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
PyPI command
uvx paper-format-agentPyPI (pip) command
pip install paper-format-agentWhy this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 87
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via PyPI (paper-format-agent). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Paper Format Agent?
Run uvx paper-format-agent (or pip install paper-format-agent) in your terminal. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/zxyasfas/paper_format_agent.
Are there security reports about Paper Format Agent?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Paper Format Agent currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is Paper Format Agent actively maintained?
Paper Format Agent has 87 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/zxyasfas/paper_format_agent before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Paper Format Agent?
Compare Paper Format Agent side by side with similar skills in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all skills on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- AI agent skill
- Publisher
- zxyasfas
- Source code
- github.com/zxyasfas/paper_format_agent
- Install command
- pip install paper-format-agent
- Est. context load
- ~86 tokens idle · ~1.4k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 87 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-19
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