reading

Translates scholarly texts into structured critiques and Obsidian-ready atomic notes.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shusuke-ioku/r2 --skill reading
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reading
Source: https://github.com/shusuke-ioku/r2/tree/main/src/r2/template/.claude/skills/reading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shusuke-ioku/r2 --skill reading

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Translates scholarly texts into structured, decision-relevant critique and project-ready notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reads abstracts, introductions, and conclusions to extract core arguments and implications.
  • Evaluates sources against a critique framework and outputs structured feedback with actionable edits.
  • Generates atomic notes and links to related concepts and MOCs to support integration into a research workflow.

Quick Start

Read a scholarly source and generate a structured critique along with actionable edits and atomic notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about reading

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I critique research papers to extract actionable notes for my project?

To critique research papers, you apply a critique framework to evaluate sources and output structured feedback with actionable edits, synthesis notes, and project implications. This translates scholarly texts into decision-relevant notes.

Can I generate atomic notes and MOCs in Obsidian from social science papers?

Yes, you can generate atomic notes and link related concepts and MOCs in Obsidian from social science papers. The workflow reads abstracts and conclusions to create knowledge-linkages for your research workflow.

What is the best way to structure a literature review workflow for decision-relevant synthesis?

The best way to structure a literature review workflow is to read scholarly texts, evaluate sources against a critique framework, and output structured templates. This generates atomic notes and knowledge-linkages for decision-relevant synthesis.

Does this critique framework work with academic books and chapters, or only journal articles?

The critique framework works with academic books and chapters, not only journal articles. It reads scholarly texts to extract core arguments and evaluates sources to guide actionable edits and project implications.

How do I evaluate scholarly sources to produce structured feedback and actionable edits?

You evaluate scholarly sources by reading abstracts, introductions, and conclusions to extract core arguments. The evaluation framework outputs structured feedback with actionable edits and atomic notes for your project.