build-persona

Generate a reader persona from Readwise Reader highlights, saves, tags, and reading velocity.

Updated May 18, 2018

Search Tags:#personalization #data-analysis #highlights #quiz #persona #triage #readwise

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles --skill build-persona

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Skill: build-persona
Source: https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/build-persona
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles --skill build-persona

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users want a cohesive model of their reading preferences without manual analysis, so other skills can tailor outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Persona generation: synthesize highlights, saves, tags, and velocity into a coherent reader persona.
Downstream personalization: enables triage, quizzes, and personalized recommendations.
Use Case: Imagine a user who wants tailored quiz questions based on their most-read topics.

Quick Start

Run the build-persona workflow to generate reader_persona.md from your Readwise data in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-persona

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a reader persona from Readwise highlights?▼

You create a reader persona from Readwise highlights by running the build-persona workflow, which aggregates your saves, tags, and reading velocity to generate a structured reader_persona.md file for downstream personalization.

What data is needed to build a personalized reader profile from Readwise?▼

Building a personalized reader profile requires Readwise Reader data including your highlights, saved articles, tags, and reading velocity metrics to accurately synthesize reading preferences and patterns.

Can I use my reader persona to generate personalized quizzes?▼

Yes, you can use your generated reader persona to enable personalized quizzes, triage, and tailored recommendations based on your most-read topics and reading habits extracted from Readwise data.

Does the reader persona generation require manual data analysis?▼

No, reader persona generation does not require manual analysis. The workflow automatically coordinates data collection via MCP tools or CLI equivalents and synthesizes the results into a comprehensive profile.

What is the best way to personalize downstream skills using reading data?▼

The best way to personalize downstream skills is to generate a structured reader_persona.md file from your Readwise data, which provides coherent reader guidance for triage, quizzes, and personalized experiences.