condense

Condense long articles while preserving arguments, voice, and cross-links.

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill condense-unfinishablemap
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: condense
Source: https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap/tree/main/.claude/skills/condense
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill condense-unfinishablemap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps editors condense long-form content by removing redundancy, trimming tangents, and focusing on core arguments without sacrificing the author's voice or key insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Redundancy elimination: trims repeated explanations and duplicate examples while preserving the strongest argument and voice.
  • Context preservation: safeguards the opening summary, core claims, and critical site cross-links.
  • Structured condensation flow: suggests a plan, preserves essential sections, and updates a changelog when changes are applied.

Quick Start

Provide a path to the article to condense, for example: /docs/articles/consciousness.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about condense

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I condense a long article without losing core meaning and cross-links?

To condense an article without losing core meaning, you can use a structured reduction process that eliminates redundancy while preserving essential arguments, the opening summary, distinctive author voice, and critical cross-links. This approach trims tangents and duplicate examples but safeguards all core context.

What is the best way to reduce word count while preserving author voice?

Reducing word count while preserving author voice requires targeted content pruning that removes repeated explanations and trims tangents. By focusing on the strongest arguments and applying a structured condensation plan, the text is shortened without compromising the original tone or unique insights.

Does text reduction affect existing cross-links in editorial workflows?

Text reduction does not have to affect cross-links if the condensation flow explicitly safeguards them. The process is designed to preserve critical site cross-links and the opening summary while removing redundant prose, ensuring editorial workflows maintain their internal content connections.

Can I review a structured reduction plan before applying changes to my content?

Yes, you can review a structured reduction plan before changes are applied. The condensation flow suggests a specific plan to preserve essential sections, allowing you to approve the text reduction before a changelog is generated and updates are committed.

When do I need content pruning for knowledge-management tasks?

You need content pruning for knowledge-management tasks when long-form prose becomes overly verbose and hinders readability. Condensing these documents removes tangents and duplicate examples, focusing the text on core arguments to ensure efficient knowledge transfer without losing context.