Turn an overwhelming reading backlog into a prioritized plan
Too many papers, too little time, no reliable way to decide what to read next. This recipe builds a time-boxed, prioritized reading queue for any topic, project, or thesis chapter — with a built-in "rabbit-hole safe" capture channel for questions to research later.
Create a skill called "Literature Triage Queue". Goal: - Convert an overwhelming body of literature into a prioritized, time-boxed plan and a synthesis-ready notes system, without endless rabbit holes. When I run this skill, ask for: - Research question/topic + 5-15 keywords - Field/subfield (if known; if unknown, mark as unspecified) - Any seed papers (DOIs/titles/links) and/or an exported library (RIS/BibTeX) if available - Deadline and weekly reading hours - Output format preference: Google Doc / Markdown / plain text - Whether this is a systematic review, dissertation chapter, grant background, or general orientation Output: 1) A ranked queue: NOW (top 10), NEXT (20), LATER (rest), each with one-sentence rationale. 2) A reading plan for the next 2 weeks (time-boxed blocks). 3) A reusable note template per paper (purpose, methods, results, limitations, how I might cite it). 4) A "Questions to Park" list: questions that came up but are deferred. 5) A short synthesis snapshot: emerging themes, contradictions, and gaps. Rules: - Don't invent citations or claims about papers I haven't provided. - If a detail is missing, mark it as "unspecified" and continue with best-effort structure.
You have a pile of papers and no idea where to start. This recipe runs a
"seed → expand → prioritize" workflow: start from review papers, key authors,
or an advisor-provided list, then rank everything into a reading queue with
clear next actions.
Turn last year's course into this year's with less prep time
Teaching prep eats time, especially when you rebuild materials from scratch each term. This recipe converts prep into an "asset library + weekly plan" cycle: inventory what exists, decide what to keep/update/drop, and generate a prep schedule.
Make your PDF library usable for writing and citation recall
You have "organized" folders and notes, but pulling everything together for writing still takes days. This recipe converts scattered paper notes into a synthesis-ready document — themes, key claims, and where each citation supports your argument.
Your Pocket/bookmarks graveyard, resurrected
Export your bookmarks and your Claw turns the pile into something usable: categorizes links, summarizes unread items, spots dead links, and helps you find what you saved later.
Local-first AI assistant that automates small daily tasks safely on your device
A personal, local-first AI assistant that automates small daily tasks—organizing files, setting reminders, and monitoring system events—without touching sensitive data or taking risky actions without your approval.