build-persona

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

Updated May 18, 2018
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles --skill build-persona
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.