magazine

Transform plain text lists into self-contained HTML magazine layouts.

5|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter --skill magazine
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Skill: magazine
Source: https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter/tree/main/skills/magazine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter --skill magazine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Raw text digests, meeting minutes, and link roundups lack the visual impact and editorial polish of a real publication. This Skill transforms any list or curated content into a single self-contained HTML magazine with distinct typography, color, and layout per spread.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Editorial Spread Treatments: Choose from 13 distinct designs including hero covers, dark midnight security spreads, rose alert stamps, terminal CLI layouts, academic drop-caps, big-stat finishes, vinyl vintage, poster manifestos, scientific graph paper, field notes newsprint, ocean, and forest themes.
  • Multi-Source Curation: Works with Hacker News feeds, RSS, meeting transcripts, research summaries, project status reports, and curated link lists.
  • Print-Ready PDF Export: Includes a mandatory print stylesheet that produces clean one-spread-per-page PDFs via Chrome headless with no blank pages.
  • Archive Integration: Supports sourced citations with local archive backups and Wayback Machine links for cited URLs.

Quick Start

Use the magazine skill to render the attached daily briefing as a designed HTML editorial with full-viewport spreads.

Frequently Asked Questions about magazine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert plain text digests into a designed HTML magazine layout?

To convert plain text digests into a designed HTML magazine, this Skill transforms lists, reports, and curated feeds into self-contained HTML editorial spreads. It applies distinct full-viewport treatments, requiring Fraunces and Inter typography with inline CSS for visual structure.

What is the best way to format curated link roundups for print-ready PDF export?

The best way to format curated link roundups for print-ready PDF export is rendering them as HTML magazines with a mandatory print stylesheet. This produces clean one-spread-per-page PDFs via Chrome headless without blank pages.

Can I use meeting minutes and project status updates to create an editorial publication?

Yes, you can use meeting minutes and project status updates to create an editorial publication. The Skill processes multi-source content like research summaries and link lists, rendering them across 13 distinct spread designs like terminal CLI or academic drop-caps.

Does the generated HTML magazine support specific typography and spread treatments?

Yes, the generated HTML magazine supports specific typography and spread treatments. It requires Fraunces and Inter fonts and provides a catalog of 13 distinct spread designs including hero covers, dark midnight security, rose alert stamps, and field notes newsprint.

How do cited URLs in the generated magazine handle archive integration?

Cited URLs in the generated magazine handle archive integration by supporting sourced citations with local archive backups. This ensures referenced content from feeds or research summaries maintains persistent links through Wayback Machine integration.

When should I avoid using an automated HTML magazine for daily briefings?

You should avoid using an automated HTML magazine for daily briefings if your content cannot be structured into lists or curated blocks. The Skill transforms text digests and reports into full-viewport spreads, requiring editorial input formatting to apply its 13 layout treatments.