podwise

Automate podcast insight extraction and content management via the Podwise CLI.

406|17|Updated Mar 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hardhackerlabs/podwise-cli --skill podwise-hardhackerlabs
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Skill: podwise
Source: https://github.com/hardhackerlabs/podwise-cli/tree/main/skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hardhackerlabs/podwise-cli --skill podwise-hardhackerlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manually sifting through hours of podcast audio to find relevant insights, summarize episodes, manage listening queues, and extract useful knowledge is time-consuming and inefficient. This Skill automates the entire podcast knowledge workflow, turning unstructured audio content into organized, actionable information without requiring you to listen to every episode in full.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Personalized Podcast Management: Get prioritized catch-up digests for your backlog, weekly recaps of your listening activity, and curated show recommendations aligned with your taste profile.
  • Episode Insight Extraction: Pull AI-generated summaries, highlights, Q&A, mind maps, transcripts, and keywords from any podcast episode, YouTube video, Xiaoyuzhou link, or local audio/video file.
  • Knowledge Workflows: Export episode notes to your preferred PKM tool (Notion, Obsidian, Logseq, Readwise), research specific topics across your entire podcast library, generate language learning flashcards from episode transcripts, and critically debate ideas presented in episodes.
  • Use Case: If you follow 12 tech and science podcasts and missed a week of episodes, use this Skill to get a scannable digest that prioritizes episodes matching your interests, includes key takeaways for top-priority shows, and lets you dive deeper into any episode with one click.

Quick Start

Use the podwise skill to generate a personalized catch-up digest of all unlistened podcast episodes from the past 7 days, with key summaries and highlights for your most relevant shows.

Frequently Asked Questions about podwise

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

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How do I summarize podcast episodes without listening to the full audio?

You can summarize podcast episodes automatically by extracting AI-generated insights, highlights, and transcripts from audio sources, eliminating the need for manual listening. This process pulls structured summaries directly from podcast links or local audio files.

How do I generate language learning flashcards from podcast transcripts?

To generate language learning flashcards from podcast transcripts, you can process episode audio to extract text and automatically format it into study materials. This transforms unstructured podcast content into actionable language learning artifacts.

Can I export podcast notes to Notion, Obsidian, or Readwise?

Yes, you can export AI-generated episode notes, highlights, and summaries to PKM tools like Notion, Obsidian, Logseq, and Readwise. This allows you to integrate podcast knowledge directly into your existing personal knowledge management workflows.

Do I need a specific CLI tool to extract insights from local audio files?

Yes, extracting insights from local audio or video files requires the Podwise CLI to be installed and configured with a valid API key. This setup is necessary to process audio sources and fetch AI-generated artifacts automatically.

What is the best way to manage a backlog of unlistened podcast episodes?

The best way to manage an episode backlog is to generate a prioritized catch-up digest that summarizes unlistened episodes from a specific timeframe. This provides scannable recaps with key takeaways, allowing you to triage episodes based on your interests.

How do I research specific topics across my entire podcast library?

You can research specific topics across your podcast library by performing cross-corpus topic research on previously processed transcripts and summaries. This allows you to aggregate insights and critically debate ideas presented across multiple episodes.