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book-to-skill

Convert books and documents into structured skills with extracted frameworks.

5|1|Updated May 30, 2026
Search Tags:#document conversion#mental models#knowledge extraction#book analysis#structured skill
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/m4maker/BooktoSkill --skill book-to-skill-m4maker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-to-skill
Source: https://github.com/m4maker/BooktoSkill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/m4maker/BooktoSkill --skill book-to-skill-m4maker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms books and documents into structured skills, enabling you to access the content and knowledge contained within while working.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Document Conversion: Converts PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and other formats into structured skills.
  • Framework Extraction: Extracts frameworks, mental models, principles, techniques, and anti-patterns from the documents.
  • On-Demand Access: Allows on-demand access to specific chapters and content.
  • Use Case: For instance, if you're working on a project related to a specific book, you can create a skill from the book and easily access its content and frameworks.

Quick Start

Convert a book into a skill by running: /book-to-skill path/to/your-book.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions about book-to-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract mental models and frameworks from a book?▼

To extract mental models from a book, you can convert documents like PDF and EPUB into structured skills. This process automatically identifies and pulls out frameworks, principles, techniques, and anti-patterns for easy application.

Can I convert a PDF or EPUB into structured knowledge for on-demand access?▼

Yes, you can convert PDF and EPUB files into structured knowledge. The conversion allows you to access specific chapters, frameworks, and extracted content on-demand while working on related projects.

What document formats are supported for converting books into skills?▼

Supported document formats for converting books into skills include PDF, EPUB, and DOCX. The tool utilizes libraries like PyPDF2, ebooklib, and python-docx to parse and extract text from these various file types.

Do I need to install Calibre and Python libraries to parse PDF and EPUB files?▼

Yes, you need Calibre and Python libraries including pdftotext, PyPDF2, pdfminer.six, and ebooklib to parse PDF and EPUB files. These dependencies are required to extract text and convert documents into structured skills.

Is there a way to analyze non-technical books to extract actionable principles?▼

Yes, you can analyze both technical and non-technical books to extract actionable principles. The tool structures the extracted content into accessible skills, enabling you to apply the knowledge directly to your current work.

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