This Claude AI skill provides a systematic approach to transforming reading material into deep learning by applying over 10 established thinking frameworks. Aimed at researchers, students, and professionals, it enhances comprehension and knowledge activation, enabling users to extract deeper insights, identify logical flaws, and generate actionable plans from articles and research papers.

How It Works

The skill guides users through a 5-step analysis process: Initialize, Structural Understanding, Apply Thinking Models, Synthesis, and Knowledge Activation. It leverages a curated set of over 10 thinking frameworks, including SCQA, 5W2H, Critical Thinking, Inversion Thinking, Mental Models, First Principles, Systems Thinking, and Six Thinking Hats. Users can select from four analysis depth levels, ranging from a 15-minute Quick Analysis to a 120+ minute Research Level, allowing for tailored insights based on time constraints and content importance.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Prerequisites: Claude Desktop App or Claude Web (claude.ai), Claude Pro subscription (recommended).
• Installation: Download the deep-reading-analyst.skill file and import it via Claude Desktop's Settings > Skills or Claude.ai's Settings > Skills tab.
• Usage: Provide an article (content or URL) and instruct Claude to analyze it, specifying the desired depth level, thinking framework, or output format.

Highlighted Details

• Includes 10+ distinct thinking frameworks for comprehensive analysis.
• Offers four analysis depth levels: Quick (15 min), Standard (30 min), Deep (60 min), and Research (120+ min).
• Supports multiple output formats, including Learning Notes, Concept Maps, Argument Analysis, Practice Plans, and Comparison Matrices.
• Can directly process web links using Claude's web_fetch capability.
• Supports analysis of content in multiple languages.

Maintenance & Community

The project structure includes source files and build scripts, indicating a maintainable codebase. Contributions are welcomed via GitHub Issues and Discussions, suggesting an active development channel for bug reports, feature requests, and community engagement.

Licensing & Compatibility

This project is licensed under the MIT License, which permits broad use, modification, and distribution, including for commercial purposes, with minimal restrictions.

Limitations & Caveats

The skill is an enhancement tool and not a replacement for reading. Users are advised against analyzing too many articles concurrently (recommendation: ≤3) and should actively engage with the critical questions raised during analysis. The skill is optimized for Claude's context window, with a package size of approximately 40KB.