split-pdf

Split PDFs into 4-page chunks and write structured notes to notes.md.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill split-pdf-naj2r
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: split-pdf
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/split-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill split-pdf-naj2r

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers manage large PDFs by splitting them into manageable 4-page chunks and creating structured reading notes, reducing cognitive load and avoiding context-window issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Split PDFs into 4-page chunks for incremental reading.
  • Read in small batches (three splits at a time) and generate notes.
  • Preserve the original PDF and produce a notes.md with extraction guidance for replication and reference.

Quick Start

Provide a local PDF path to start splitting into 4-page chunks and generate reading notes.

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 split academic papers into smaller chunks for reading notes?

You can split PDFs for batch reading by breaking them into 4-page chunks and processing three splits at a time. This approach avoids context window crashes when handling large academic papers and writes structured reading notes to notes.md.

Why does my reading notes generation crash when processing large PDFs?

Reading notes generation crashes when processing large PDFs because the file exceeds the context window limit. Splitting the PDF into 4-page chunks and reading them in enforced 3-split batches prevents this issue while producing structured notes.md output.

What is the best way to read local PDF research papers in small batches?

The best way to read local PDF research papers in small batches is to split them into 4-page chunks and process three splits at a time. This method generates structured reading notes and summaries without overwhelming the context window.

Does splitting PDFs into 4-page chunks preserve the original academic paper?

Splitting PDFs into 4-page chunks preserves the original academic paper completely. The process extracts content into manageable sections for batch reading and writes the generated reading notes to a separate notes.md file with extraction guidance.

Can I generate structured reading notes from batch-processed PDF chunks?

You can generate structured reading notes from batch-processed PDF chunks by splitting the document into 4-page sections and reading three splits at a time. The notes.md file includes an extraction structure for replication and reference.

How many PDF chunks can I read at once to avoid context window crashes?

You can read three 4-page PDF chunks at once to avoid context window crashes. The Skill enforces a 3-split batch reading process that manages context load while creating structured reading notes for academic papers.