How does the skill find the book information?

It performs a web search for the provided title and identifies the official publisher page to ensure the extracted metadata and table of contents are accurate.

Can I use this for non-English books?

Yes, the skill is designed to search and extract information from publisher pages corresponding to the language of the book title provided.

What happens if I already have a file with the same title?

The skill includes a duplicate check; if the title already exists, it organizes the new file within a specific 'scraps/Book/' subdirectory to avoid overwriting.

Does it automatically add tags to the file?

Yes, it uses your existing tag list to find relevant categories and always includes the mandatory #[[Book]] tag for organization.

Book Scrap Generator

Name: Book Scrap Generator
Author: boykush

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Learning & Documentation

Generates structured Markdown files for book notes by automatically scraping metadata and tables of contents from official publisher websites.

The Book Scrap Generator skill streamlines the process of initializing book-related entries in a personal knowledge wiki or 'scraps' system. By providing just a book title, the skill performs targeted web searches to extract precise metadata including subtitles, authors, cover images, and hierarchical tables of contents. It intelligently handles file organization by checking for existing entries and automatically applies relevant tags to ensure your digital library remains structured, searchable, and ready for active note-taking.

Key Features

01Hierarchical table of contents generation using Markdown headers (Parts, Chapters, Sections)

02Pre-formatted note-taking placeholders for quotes and summaries under each chapter

03Automatic tagging system integrated with existing knowledge wiki tags

04Automated extraction of book metadata and cover images from official publisher pages

05Intelligent duplicate detection and automated file path management

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Use Cases

01Setting up a structured study guide for a new technical book in your development wiki

02Building a comprehensive personal digital library with accurate publication data

03Automating the boilerplate creation for reading logs and literature reviews

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add boykush/wiki generate-book

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT