split-pdf

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

436|172|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scunning1975/MixtapeTools --skill split-pdf-scunning1975
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: split-pdf
Source: https://github.com/scunning1975/MixtapeTools/tree/main/.claude/skills/split-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scunning1975/MixtapeTools --skill split-pdf-scunning1975

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Long academic PDFs are difficult to read in full without losing context or hitting model limits. This Skill automatically splits PDFs into 4-page chunks and guides batch reading to produce structured notes, preventing context-window overload and enabling thorough comprehension.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Split PDFs into 4-page chunks to manage content and improve focus
  • Read in batches of 3 chunks at a time and update notes.md with structured extraction
  • Generate a structured reading notes document (notes.md) containing sections for research questions, data sources, methods, findings, and replication feasibility
  • Use Case: Review a 40-page paper by processing ten 4-page chunks with pause-and-confirm prompts to ensure accuracy

Quick Start

Provide a local PDF path to begin splitting into 4-page chunks and generating structured 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 a long academic PDF into chunks for literature review?

To split a long academic PDF for literature review, this Skill automatically divides the document into 4-page chunks and generates structured notes for each batch. It processes three chunks at a time to prevent context-window overload and ensure thorough comprehension.

How do I take structured reading notes on academic papers without hitting model limits?

To take structured reading notes without hitting model limits, the Skill enforces deterministic 4-page PDF chunking and batched reading with pause-and-confirm prompts. It writes extracted research questions, methods, and findings directly to a notes.md file.

What is the best way to batch read a 40-page research paper?

The best way to batch read a 40-page paper is processing ten 4-page chunks sequentially with pause-and-confirm prompts. This approach ensures accuracy by updating structured notes after each batch, preventing context loss across the document.

Can I use this PDF splitting approach for reproducible research?

Yes, you can use this PDF splitting approach for reproducible research because it enforces deterministic chunking and writes structured extractions to notes.md. This generates a consistent reading notes document containing data sources, methods, and replication feasibility.

What sections are included in the generated notes.md file?

The generated notes.md file includes structured sections for research questions, data sources, methods, findings, and replication feasibility. These categories are extracted during batched reading to support thorough academic literature reviews.

Do I need any dependencies to split PDFs and generate structured notes?

No dependencies are required to split PDFs and generate structured notes. You simply provide a local PDF path to begin the automatic 4-page chunking process and generate the structured reading notes document.