epub-reader

Extract, navigate, and summarize EPUB ebook content using standard Python libraries.

Updated May 13, 2026

Search Tags:#navigation #reading #text extraction #epub #ebook #content search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/14ag/claude-skills --skill epub-reader

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: epub-reader
Source: https://github.com/14ag/claude-skills/tree/main/epub-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/14ag/claude-skills --skill epub-reader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables programs and AI agents to programmatically navigate, extract, and summarize content from EPUB e-books without manual browsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Navigation: Extracts the table of contents and book metadata to facilitate precise chapter and section selection.
Content Retrieval: Reads specific chapters or sections by resolving references from the TOC, providing plain text summaries.
Search and Summarization: Finds topics within the EPUB and generates succinct content summaries, supporting research, summarization, and digital reading workflows.

Quick Start

Use this skill to load an EPUB file, retrieve its table of contents, and read chapters by index or title.

Frequently Asked Questions about epub-reader

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract text from an EPUB file for AI agents?▼

This skill searches within the EPUB file to find specific topics and generates succinct content summaries. It navigates the ebook's table of contents to read targeted chapters for research and content analysis.

Can I read specific chapters of an EPUB ebook programmatically?▼

Yes, you can read specific chapters of an EPUB ebook programmatically by resolving references from the extracted table of contents. The skill selects sections by index or title to retrieve plain text content.

Do I need external Python libraries for EPUB content extraction in restricted environments?▼

No, you do not need external dependencies beyond standard Python libraries. This skill enables EPUB navigation and content extraction in restricted environments without requiring external Python libraries.

What is the best way to search for topics within an EPUB ebook?▼

The best way to search for topics within an EPUB ebook is using this skill's built-in search and summarization feature. It finds topics within the EPUB file and generates succinct content summaries for analysis.