split-pdf

Split academic PDFs into 4-page chunks and generate structured notes.md files.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill split-pdf-franklee16
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: split-pdf
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/project-management/split-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill split-pdf-franklee16

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents session-breaking “prompt too long” failures and avoids shallow, unreliable comprehension when reviewing long academic PDFs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 4-page chunking with strict safety: Splits PDFs into 4-page pieces and enforces never reading the full PDF.
  • Batched deep reading: Reads exactly 3 chunks at a time (~12 pages) to reduce skimming and keep outputs faithful to the document.
  • Structured extraction into notes: Produces incremental notes.md capturing research question, audience, method, data, statistical methods, findings, contributions, and replication feasibility.

Use case example: You need to summarize and extract replication-relevant details from a 40-page economics paper for a literature review; this Skill creates chunked PDFs and builds a structured notes.md you can reuse for writing and citation decisions.

Quick Start

Provide a local PDF path or a specific paper search query so the Skill can download it to ./articles/, split it into 4-page chunks, and start reading the first batch while updating notes.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about split-pdf

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

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How do I read long academic PDFs without hitting prompt too long errors?

To read long academic PDFs without prompt too long errors, split the document into 4-page chunks and process them in batches. This prevents context crashes by enforcing strict batched ingestion, reading exactly three chunks at a time to maintain safe context limits.

How do I extract research methods and data from a long PDF for a literature review?

To extract research methods and data for a literature review, use batched deep reading on split PDF chunks to incrementally build a structured notes file. This captures research questions, methods, statistical results, and replication feasibility faithfully without skimming the full document.

Can I summarize a 40-page economics paper without losing context details?

Yes, you can summarize a 40-page economics paper without losing context details by splitting it into 4-page pieces and reading exactly three chunks per batch. This controlled ingestion reduces skimming and ensures outputs remain faithful to the original document.

What is the best way to batch extract replication feasibility details from academic PDFs?

The best way to batch extract replication feasibility details is to use deterministic Python-based splitting to divide academic PDFs into 4-page chunks. Reading three chunks at a time allows controlled extraction of data and statistical methods directly into a structured notes file.

Why does reading a full academic PDF cause shallow comprehension and session failures?

Reading a full academic PDF causes shallow comprehension and session failures because large contexts exceed token limits, triggering prompt too long errors. Splitting PDFs into smaller 4-page chunks and enforcing batched reading prevents these crashes and ensures deeper, reliable analysis.

Do I need a local PDF file to start splitting documents for academic reading?

You do not strictly need a local PDF file to start splitting documents for academic reading. You can provide a specific paper search query to download the document automatically, or supply a local PDF path to begin the 4-page chunking and structured extraction process immediately.