write-book

Convert source materials into structured Chinese EPUB manuscripts via pandoc.

2|Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xcodebuild/write-book-skill --skill write-book-xcodebuild
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: write-book
Source: https://github.com/xcodebuild/write-book-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xcodebuild/write-book-skill --skill write-book-xcodebuild

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Turning raw source materials like YouTube captions, podcasts, articles, or course handouts into a coherent Chinese EPUB book often requires manual drafting, structuring, and asset management—this skill automates that workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze source material to build a topic coverage map and identify reusable images, tables, and illustrations.
  • Outline and draft Markdown chapters in batches, saving progress and performing an information-loss audit against the originals.
  • Edit and polish for terminology, transitions, and density, then export EPUB with an embedded cover and Chinese filenames.
  • Maintain project discipline with task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to track materials, decisions, and delivery status.

Quick Start

Provide your source material and the desired book topic, and the skill will generate a complete Chinese EPUB manuscript ready for export.

Frequently Asked Questions about write-book

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert YouTube captions and podcasts into a Chinese EPUB?

To convert YouTube captions and podcasts into a Chinese EPUB, provide the source material to the skill. It analyzes the content, drafts Markdown chapters in batches, and exports the structured manuscript via pandoc.

What is the best way to structure raw articles into a Markdown book manuscript?

The best way to structure raw articles into a Markdown book manuscript is to use an automated workflow that builds a topic coverage map, drafts chapters in batches, and performs an information-loss audit against the original source material.

Can I track progress and manage assets when writing an EPUB from course handouts?

Yes, you can track progress and manage assets when writing an EPUB by maintaining project discipline through task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md files, which record materials, decisions, and delivery status.

How does the talk-normal editing rule preserve information density during EPUB generation?

The talk-normal editing rule preserves information density during EPUB generation by enforcing built-in guidelines that edit and polish terminology, transitions, and content density without removing original source value.

Does EPUB export via pandoc support embedded covers and Chinese filenames?

Yes, EPUB export via pandoc supports embedded covers and Chinese filenames. The workflow finalizes the manuscript by polishing content and exporting the EPUB with these specific asset mapping features.

What are the limitations of automating Chinese book writing from multi-format sources?

Limitations of automating Chinese book writing include the necessity of an information-loss audit to verify accuracy, as batch drafting and asset mapping from diverse sources like podcasts or handouts can introduce structural gaps requiring manual review.