book-mirror

Generate personalized chapter-by-chapter analyses of EPUB or PDF books into two-column brain pages.

174|144|Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inbrainfun/inbrain --skill book-mirror-inbrainfun
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-mirror
Source: https://github.com/inbrainfun/inbrain/tree/main/skills/book-mirror
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inbrainfun/inbrain --skill book-mirror-inbrainfun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Produces a personalized, chapter-by-chapter analysis of any book (EPUB or PDF) and maps its ideas to the reader's life, delivering a two-column brain page that preserves original content while translating it into personal relevance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-column analysis: left column retains chapter content; right column ties ideas to the reader's life using brain context.
  • Output portability: writes the final page to media/books/<slug>-personalized.md and can render an optional PDF via brain-pdf.
  • Workflow orchestration: extracts chapters, gathers user context, runs per-chapter analyses, and assembles the final page.

Quick Start

Run inbrain book-mirror on a local EPUB or PDF to generate a personalized two-column brain page and save it to media/books/<slug>-personalized.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about book-mirror

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a chapter-by-chapter book analysis from an EPUB or PDF?

To generate a chapter-by-chapter book analysis, provide a local EPUB or PDF file. The system extracts chapters, analyzes each one individually, and assembles a comprehensive two-column brain page saved as a markdown file.

What is a two-column personalized book analysis and how does it work?

A two-column personalized book analysis places original chapter content on the left and contextualized ideas mapped to your life on the right. It works by gathering user context and applying it to per-chapter extractions.

Can I create personalized reading notes that map book ideas to my own life context?

Yes, you can create personalized reading notes by running the analysis on a local book file. The system gathers context from your brain to translate chapter ideas into personal relevance within the output markdown page.

Does this book analysis tool support both EPUB and PDF chapter extraction?

Yes, the book analysis tool supports both EPUB and PDF formats for chapter extraction. It processes the selected file to isolate chapters, runs per-chapter analyses, and assembles the final page for output.

How do I export a personalized book summary to PDF after generating it?

To export a personalized book summary to PDF, use the optional brain-pdf generation feature after the markdown file is created. The workflow assembles the final page and renders the PDF upon request.

Where are the generated personalized book analysis pages saved?

Generated personalized book analysis pages are saved directly to the media/books/ directory. The final output file is written as a markdown file using the book's slug followed by the personalized suffix.