reading-club

Fetch article URLs, convert content to markdown, and email a Kindle PDF digest.

6|2|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dandaka/skills --skill reading-club
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reading-club
Source: https://github.com/dandaka/skills/tree/main/reading-club
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dandaka/skills --skill reading-club

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Collects and organizes web articles into a local reading buffer and automates compiling unsent items into a Kindle-optimized PDF that is emailed to the user's Kindle address, removing manual saving, formatting, and emailing steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch & Buffer: Retrieve article HTML via WebFetch with an agent-browser fallback when needed and convert content to clean Markdown stored as YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md.
  • Organize & Track: Maintain a human-readable index.md that tracks title, URL, date added, and sent status with ✅ markers.
  • Compile & Send: Combine unsent articles into a single Markdown digest, convert to a Kindle A6 PDF with md-to-pdf and a dedicated stylesheet, and send via gog gmail using KINDLE_EMAIL from environment.
  • Use Case: Save links throughout the week and run a single send command to dispatch a neatly formatted Kindle digest for offline reading.

Quick Start

Run the skill with one or more article URLs to fetch and buffer them, or run the skill with the single word send to build and email a Kindle-optimized digest.

Frequently Asked Questions about reading-club

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile saved web articles into a Kindle-ready PDF digest?

To compile saved web articles into a Kindle-ready PDF digest, paste article URLs to fetch content as markdown, then run a single send command to combine unsent entries and convert them using A6 styling.

Can I automatically email a markdown digest to my Kindle address?

Yes, you can automatically email a markdown digest to your Kindle address by setting the KINDLE_EMAIL environment variable, which allows the system to dispatch the compiled PDF via gmail integration.

What is the best way to organize bookmarked articles for offline reading?

The best way to organize bookmarked articles for offline reading is to save them as dated markdown files with an index tracking sent status, ensuring unsent links are compiled together periodically.

Does the article fetcher work when standard WebFetch fails?

Yes, the article fetcher works when standard WebFetch fails by utilizing an agent-browser fallback to retrieve HTML content and convert it into clean markdown for local storage.

How do I track which saved articles have already been sent to my device?

You track which saved articles have been sent to your device by checking the index.md file, which maintains article titles, URLs, dates, and marks dispatched items with sent status indicators.

What format does the reading buffer store fetched article content in?

The reading buffer stores fetched article content in markdown format, specifically saving files as YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md to maintain chronological organization and easy conversion for digest generation.