shownotes-generator

Transform longform content into structured shownotes with hooks, takeaways, quotes, and references.

9|3|Updated Oct 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WomenDefiningAI/claude-code-skills --skill shownotes-generator
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Skill: shownotes-generator
Source: https://github.com/WomenDefiningAI/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/shownotes-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WomenDefiningAI/claude-code-skills --skill shownotes-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automatically transforms longform content into polished, structured shownotes following the mdynotes formatting, including hooks, takeaways, quotes, and references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metadata inference: Detects content type, source, audience, topic, date, and authors
  • Structured shownotes: Hooks, summary, takeaways, quotes, references
  • Attribution: Proper credit to speakers/authors
  • Reference cataloging: Links to resources mentioned

Quick Start

Provide the content (transcript, article, or video) or a URL; Claude will confirm inferred metadata and generate full shownotes.

Frequently Asked Questions about shownotes-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a podcast transcript into structured shownotes?

Structured shownotes transform transcripts into formatted content with metadata, hooks, takeaways with attribution, quotes, and references. Provide your podcast transcript or URL; the Skill infers content details and generates markdown-formatted shownotes meeting mdynotes standards with 4-10 takeaways of 130-170 words each.

Can I generate shownotes from video content or articles, not just podcasts?

Yes. The Skill handles podcasts, videos, transcripts, papers, and longform articles. It detects content type automatically, infers metadata like source and audience, and produces the same structured shownotes format regardless of input medium.

What does proper attribution in shownotes look like?

Attribution credits speakers and authors throughout takeaways and quotes with context. The Skill applies multi-author attribution and catalogs references with links to resources mentioned, ensuring each claim or quote traces back to its source in the original content.

How do I know what metadata will be included in the shownotes?

The Skill infers and includes content type, source, audience, topic, date, and version automatically. You confirm inferred metadata before generation, ensuring accuracy before the final shownotes are created with hooks, summary, takeaways, quotes, and reference sections.

Are shownotes output in a format I can publish directly?

Yes. Shownotes are generated in markdown-friendly formatting following mdynotes standards, making them ready for direct publication or easy conversion to other formats for blogs, websites, or documentation.

What's the difference between shownotes and a simple transcript summary?

Shownotes combine structured metadata, engaging hooks, curated takeaways with exact attribution, memorable quotes with context, and comprehensive reference catalogs—delivering polished, navigable content beyond linear summarization.