readwise-research

Create structured research memos from Readwise library highlights on a specific topic.

2|Updated Jan 24, 2026

Search Tags:#research #knowledge synthesis #readwise #library organization #memo creation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jtsang4/efficient-coding --skill readwise-research

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: readwise-research
Source: https://github.com/jtsang4/efficient-coding/tree/main/skills/readwise-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jtsang4/efficient-coding --skill readwise-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires readwise-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you organize and synthesize your Readwise library into focused research memos, providing a structured overview of your reading on a specific topic.

Core Features & Use Cases

Topic-Centered Memo Creation: Build memos based on user's Readwise library and highlights.
Analysis and Synthesis: Synthesize relevant documents and highlights into a structured memo.
Actionable Recommendations: Propose cleanup or organization actions based on the memo.
Use Case: When you need to review your research on a particular topic, this skill can help you quickly organize your notes and highlights into a coherent document.

Quick Start

Generate a research memo for the topic 'AI agent evaluation' from your Readwise library.

Frequently Asked Questions about readwise-research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I organize my Readwise highlights into a structured research memo?▼

To organize Readwise highlights into a research memo, this Skill retrieves documents and highlights from your library based on a specific topic, synthesizes them into a structured document, and proposes organization or cleanup actions. It requires access to your Readwise library and CLI.

Can I generate a topic-centered memo from my Readwise library without manual sorting?▼

Yes, you can generate a topic-centered memo automatically. The Skill retrieves relevant documents and highlights from your Readwise library and synthesizes them into a coherent document focused on your specified topic without manual sorting.

Do I need the readwise-cli installed to synthesize my Readwise library highlights?▼

Yes, the readwise-cli dependency is required. The Skill relies on this CLI to access your Readwise library, retrieve documents and highlights, and synthesize them into a structured research memo.

What is the best way to review my reading notes on a specific topic from Readwise?▼

The best way to review reading notes on a specific topic is to generate a research memo. This Skill analyzes your Readwise library, synthesizes relevant highlights into a structured overview, and provides actionable recommendations for library cleanup.

Does this Skill propose cleanup actions after synthesizing Readwise highlights?▼

Yes, the Skill proposes cleanup actions. After retrieving and synthesizing your Readwise documents and highlights into a structured research memo, it provides actionable recommendations for organizing or cleaning up your library.