condense

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

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025

Search Tags:#cross-linking #summarize #condense #article editing #content pruning #text reduction #voice preservation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill condense-unfinishablemap

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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.