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read-book

Extracts structured notes from books and long PDFs.

552|46|Updated Jun 3, 2026
Search Tags:#structured notes#knowledge organization#book notes#PDF summary#note extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coreyhaines31/makerskills --skill read-book-coreyhaines31
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-book
Source: https://github.com/coreyhaines31/makerskills/tree/main/skills/read-book
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreyhaines31/makerskills --skill read-book-coreyhaines31

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pdfinfo, pdftotext, pandoc, ebook-convert, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of reading books and extracting structured notes, enabling efficient learning and reference access.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Note Extraction: Extracts chapter-by-chapter summaries, key concepts, quotes, action items, and frameworks.
  • Flexible Modes: Offers multiple modes like notes, summary, quotes, and study to cater to different user needs.
  • Integration with Second Brain: Facilitates note capture and organization into a personal knowledge base.

Quick Start

Use the command "/read-book <book>" to read and extract notes from a book or PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-book

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract structured notes from a long PDF automatically?▼

You can summarize an ebook by triggering the Skill with commands like '/read-book' or 'summarize this ebook'. It processes the text in chunks to deliver summaries, quotes, and structured study notes.

Can I convert ebook formats to text before extracting book notes?▼

Yes, the Skill uses ebook-convert and pandoc dependencies to handle various input formats. This allows you to process different ebook file types before extracting structured summaries and notes.

Does this PDF summary tool support integration with second-brain knowledge bases?▼

Yes, this tool facilitates integration with second-brain systems for knowledge management. It organizes extracted chapter summaries, quotes, and action items directly into your personal knowledge base.

What is the best way to extract key concepts and quotes from textbooks?▼

The best way is using the dedicated quotes or study modes, which process text in chunks to isolate important frameworks and actionable items. This yields structured summaries tailored for reference access.

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