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book-to-skill

Convert technical books into structured Claude Code skills.

Updated May 31, 2026
Search Tags:#skill generation#Claude Code#structured learning#book conversion#technical knowledge
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fanguyun/SkillManager --skill book-to-skill-fanguyun
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-to-skill
Source: https://github.com/fanguyun/SkillManager/tree/main/book-to-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fanguyun/SkillManager --skill book-to-skill-fanguyun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires docling, PyPDF2, pdfminer.six, ebooklib, beautifulsoup4, python-docx, striprtf, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns technical books, documents, and collections of sources into structured skills for Claude Code, allowing users to access information and answer questions based on the actual content of the book.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Conversion: Converts books into complete skills with summaries, glossaries, and patterns.
  • Selective Analysis: Extracts and analyzes content without generating the skill.
  • Update/Fold-in: Adds new material to existing skills.
  • Use Case: A user has a technical book and wants to quickly access information and use the book's frameworks in their work.

Quick Start

To convert a book, run /book-to-skill <path-to-your-book> <skill-name-slug>.

Frequently Asked Questions about book-to-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a technical PDF book into a structured Claude Code skill?▼

To convert a technical PDF book into a structured Claude Code skill, run the command `/book-to-skill <path-to-your-book> <skill-name-slug>`. The tool extracts text using libraries like PyPDF2 and pdfminer to generate an interactive skill with summaries and patterns.

What file formats can I use for book conversion to Claude Code?▼

Supported file formats for book conversion include PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and RTF. The tool leverages dependencies such as docling, ebooklib, python-docx, and striprtf to extract technical content from these various document types.

Can I extract and analyze book content without generating a full skill?▼

Yes, you can perform selective analysis to extract and analyze content without generating a full skill. This allows you to evaluate the technical material before committing to the complete structured skill conversion process.

How do I add new material to an existing Claude Code skill?▼

You can add new material to an existing Claude Code skill using the update or fold-in feature. This extracts content from new technical sources and integrates the information directly into your previously generated skill structure.

Do I need to install PyPDF2 and docling before converting technical books?▼

Yes, you need to install dependencies like docling, PyPDF2, pdfminer.six, and ebooklib before converting technical books. These libraries handle text extraction from PDF, EPUB, and DOCX files during the skill generation process.

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