expand-topic

Generate a publish-ready article draft from a topic prompt.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the creation of a publish-ready article from a topic prompt, reducing manual writing toil and accelerating content production.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Topic Expansion: Converts a topic prompt into a structured article outline and full draft suitable for publication.
  • Direct Publishing: Outputs ready-to-publish content aligned with the site's workflow and tenets.
  • Use Case: When a todo item is to "expand-topic" or a user requests a new topic, the skill generates an initial article draft built from existing notes and research and queues it for publication.

Quick Start

Use the expand-topic skill to generate an article on consciousness and AI.

Frequently Asked Questions about expand-topic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a publish-ready article from a topic prompt?

To generate a publish-ready article from a topic prompt, provide the topic to the system and it will automatically draft a structured article with frontmatter, sections, and citations.

What is the best way to expand philosophical topics into structured drafts?

Expanding philosophical topics into structured drafts is best handled by using automated topic expansion to convert prompts into full articles aligned with specific site writing tenets and citation rules.

Can I use existing research notes to generate a publication draft?

Yes, you can use existing research notes to generate a publication draft because the system checks for existing research in your obsidian/research directory before creating the article.

Does the article generation process include a relation to site perspective section?

The article generation process includes a 'Relation to Site Perspective' section to ensure the drafted content aligns with the publication's overarching workflow and tenets.

What are the limitations of using AI-assisted topic expansion for publications?

A limitation of using AI-assisted topic expansion is that the generated draft is an initial output built from existing notes, which still requires review before final publication.