substack-research

Extract and analyze long-form Substack articles for per-author and cross-source research.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bogheorghiu/ex-cog --skill substack-research
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Skill: substack-research
Source: https://github.com/bogheorghiu/ex-cog/tree/main/research-toolkit/skills/substack-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bogheorghiu/ex-cog --skill substack-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extract and analyze long-form content from Substack publications to surface independent voices and enable verification and cross-source analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based workflow from setup to export, including per-author analysis and cross-substack triangulation.
  • Automated extraction of long-form articles and cross-referencing with other sources.
  • Pattern and argument tracing across independent voices to reveal biases and consensus.
  • Use case: Researchers compile a Substack corpus on a topic and compare perspectives across authors.

Quick Start

Run the Substack extractor to fetch articles and generate the initial analysis corpus.

Frequently Asked Questions about substack-research

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

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How do I extract and analyze long-form articles from Substack publications?

Yes, cross-source triangulation is a core feature. The Skill cross-references extracted Substack articles with other sources, enabling pattern and argument tracing across independent voices to reveal biases and consensus within your research workflow.

What do I need to set up before extracting content from Substack?

The Skill follows a phase-based workflow from setup to export. It automates the extraction of long-form articles and performs per-author analysis, allowing you to trace arguments and patterns across multiple independent Substack voices.

Can I compare perspectives across different Substack authors for research?

Yes, cross-source triangulation is a core feature. The Skill cross-references extracted Substack articles with other sources, enabling pattern and argument tracing across independent voices to reveal biases and consensus within your research workflow.

What's the best way to compile a Substack corpus and trace argument patterns?

The Skill follows a phase-based workflow from setup to export. It automates the extraction of long-form articles and performs per-author analysis, allowing you to trace arguments and patterns across multiple independent Substack voices.

Do I need the substack-scraper tool to analyze independent voices on Substack?

Yes, the substack-scraper tool under tools/substack-scraper is required. It handles the automated extraction of long-form content, serving as the foundation for per-author analysis and cross-source triangulation.