craft-extraction

Extracts writing techniques from a given passage into craft principles.

3|Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/onblueroses/strata --skill craft-extraction-onblueroses
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Skill: craft-extraction
Source: https://github.com/onblueroses/strata/tree/main/skills/craft-extraction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/onblueroses/strata --skill craft-extraction-onblueroses

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers identify and formalize the techniques behind a passage of text, creating a set of transferable principles that can be applied to their own work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Close Reading Analysis: Analyze specific passages for underlying techniques.
  • Craft Principle Extraction: Generate principles that can be applied across genres and styles.
  • Use Case: When reading a passage and wanting to understand the techniques used by the author to achieve a particular effect.

Quick Start

Run the craft-extraction skill on the passage from 'The Great Gatsby' you're analyzing.

Frequently Asked Questions about craft-extraction

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract writing techniques from a text through close reading?

To extract writing techniques through close reading, the skill analyzes a provided text passage and formalizes the underlying methods into transferable, actionable craft principles. You simply input the passage to receive a structured breakdown of the author's specific techniques.

What are actionable craft principles and how do they improve my writing?

Actionable craft principles are formalized rules extracted from text analysis that can be applied across genres and styles to improve your writing. They translate abstract literary techniques from a specific passage into concrete guidelines you can use in your own work.

Can I use text analysis to generate transferable writing techniques for any genre?

Yes, you can use this text analysis to generate transferable writing techniques for any genre. The skill is specifically designed to extract underlying craft principles that apply across diverse styles, allowing you to apply insights from one genre to your own writing in another.

What is the best way to formalize author techniques from a passage into writing rules?

The best way to formalize author techniques into writing rules is to input the specific passage into a close reading analysis tool. The skill processes the text and outputs a structured set of transferable principles, converting observed literary effects into actionable writing rules.

Do I need a specific text format to analyze a passage for writing improvement?

You need a text passage as input to analyze it for writing improvement, but no specific dependencies or complex environment setup are required. The skill operates directly on the text you provide, extracting craft principles without needing additional file formats or external tools.

Why does close reading fail to produce actionable principles on its own?

Close reading often fails to produce actionable principles on its own because it identifies techniques without formalizing them into transferable rules. This skill bridges that gap by processing the analyzed text and explicitly outputting craft principles you can directly apply to improve your writing.