fetch-reading

Collect readings from URLs or local PDFs into Markdown files.

282|23|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/team-attention/stanford-cs146s-kr --skill fetch-reading
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fetch-reading
Source: https://github.com/team-attention/stanford-cs146s-kr/tree/main/.claude/skills/fetch-reading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/team-attention/stanford-cs146s-kr --skill fetch-reading

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill collects readings from URLs or local PDFs and stores them as Markdown files for easy ingestion into curricula, study guides, and knowledge bases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Collect YouTube chapters, PDFs, and general web documents into Markdown for consistent offline access.
  • Support batch workflows (Week N) or single-URL captures to accelerate content gathering.
  • Enable hierarchical organization with parent/child slugs and optional subpage exploration.
  • Prepare content for translation workflows and subsequent localization.

Quick Start

Use the fetch-reading skill via /fetch-reading <url> to collect a single reading or /fetch-reading week <N> for an entire week. Additional options:

  • /fetch-reading <url> --week 2
  • /fetch-reading week 2 --skip-translate
  • /fetch-reading <url> --parent <parent-slug> --child <child-slug>
  • --no-subpages to disable subpage exploration

Frequently Asked Questions about fetch-reading

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert web pages and PDFs into Markdown files for offline reading?

To convert web pages and PDFs into Markdown, you can use the fetch-reading skill to collect readings from URLs or local PDFs and store them as structured Markdown files. It supports general web documents, PDFs, and YouTube chapters for consistent offline access.

Can I extract YouTube video chapters as Markdown text?

Yes, you can extract YouTube chapters as Markdown text. The fetch-reading skill specifically supports YouTube chapters, capturing them alongside general web documents and PDFs into Markdown format for easy ingestion into study guides.

How do I batch extract multiple URLs into a weekly Markdown curriculum?

You can batch extract multiple URLs into a weekly Markdown curriculum using the 'Week N' workflow. By running the fetch-reading command for a specific week, it gathers and stores all readings under a structured docs/week{N}/ directory.

Does fetch-reading support hierarchical organization with parent and child slugs?

Yes, fetch-reading supports hierarchical organization with parent and child slugs. You can specify a parent and child slug during extraction to organize readings hierarchically, and it includes options for subpage exploration.

What is the best way to prepare extracted web content for a translation workflow?

The best way to prepare web content for a translation workflow is to extract it into Markdown. Fetch-reading collects readings from URLs or PDFs into Markdown files, offering an optional skip-translate flag and preparing content for subsequent localization.

How do I disable subpage exploration when extracting a single web document?

To disable subpage exploration when extracting a single web document, append the --no-subpages flag to your fetch-reading command. This limits the extraction to the specified URL without crawling or storing optional child pages.