Can I use this for non-fiction or documentation?

While optimized for novels (chapters/threads), the indexing logic can be adapted for any long-form content where tracking entities and timelines across multiple files is required.

What is the benefit of using stable IDs like 'char-name'?

Stable IDs prevent search errors caused by character nicknames or name changes, ensuring that the indexing tool always links to the correct entity throughout the entire project.

How does this skill help with writing long novels?

It creates a searchable local index of your manuscript's entities and events, allowing you to find specific details instantly rather than re-reading previous chapters to check facts.

Does it modify my original manuscript files?

No, it generates separate JSON index files in a dedicated data directory. These files act as a derived cache that can be rebuilt at any time without altering your creative text.

Novel Indexing and Searching

Name: Novel Indexing and Searching
Author: chen893

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Content Management

Streamlines long-form fiction writing by creating reconstructible local indexes for entities, chapters, and narrative threads.

This skill is designed for authors and editors managing complex, long-form narratives within Claude Code. It automates the creation of a structured local index—including characters, locations, factions, and timelines—to eliminate the need for manual re-reading. By generating a derived cache of story data, users can instantly locate specific scenes, track the first appearance of clues, and maintain narrative continuity across hundreds of chapters using stable IDs and high-speed search tools.

Key Features

01Automated indexing of characters, locations, and plot threads with stable IDs

021 GitHub stars

03High-speed CLI search tool for querying IDs, names, and keywords

04Non-destructive local cache system that keeps original drafts untouched

05Timeline and event tracking to ensure chronological narrative consistency

06Chapter-by-chapter mapping for precise 'line-and-paragraph' navigation

Use Cases

01Mapping complex timelines to prevent continuity errors in epic fantasy or mystery novels

02Finding the exact chapter where a specific plot clue or minor character first appeared

03Verifying character consistency and traits across a multi-volume series

Key Features

01Automated indexing of characters, locations, and plot threads with stable IDs

021 GitHub stars

03High-speed CLI search tool for querying IDs, names, and keywords

04Non-destructive local cache system that keeps original drafts untouched

05Timeline and event tracking to ensure chronological narrative consistency

06Chapter-by-chapter mapping for precise 'line-and-paragraph' navigation

Use Cases

01Mapping complex timelines to prevent continuity errors in epic fantasy or mystery novels

02Finding the exact chapter where a specific plot clue or minor character first appeared

03Verifying character consistency and traits across a multi-volume series