content-digest

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content-digest

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Transform long-form content (YouTube videos, podcasts, interviews, articles) into engaging short-form and long-form narratives. Extracts core insights and presents them in two styles: concise social media posts (300-800 characters with numbered emoji lists) and detailed narrative articles (1500-3000+ characters with story arcs). Use when users provide YouTube links, podcast transcripts, long articles, or interview content and want summaries, key insights, or content reformatted for different platforms.

Content Digest

Transform long-form content into compelling short-form and long-form narratives.

Overview

This skill converts lengthy content (YouTube videos, podcasts, interviews, articles) into two distinct formats:

1. Short-Form (短文): Social media-friendly summaries (300-800 characters) with numbered emoji lists (1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣)
2. Long-Form (长文): Narrative articles (1500-3000+ characters) with story arcs, section headers, and integrated quotes

Workflow

1. Obtain the Content

If user provides a URL:

• YouTube links: Use WebFetch or attempt to extract transcript
• Article URLs: Use WebFetch to retrieve content
• Podcast links: Fetch transcript if available

If user provides text:

• Read the full transcript or article text directly

If content is unclear:

• Ask: "Please provide the YouTube link, podcast transcript, or article you'd like me to transform."

2. Determine Output Format

If user specifies format:

• Proceed with their choice (short-form only, long-form only, or both)

If user does not specify:

• Ask: "Would you like: (1) Short-form only, (2) Long-form only, or (3) Both versions?"

Default behavior:

• Generate both versions to maximize value

3. Deep Analysis - Four-Stage Process

CRITICAL: Follow this systematic process to ensure depth

Stage 1: Extract All Viewpoints (50+ minimum)

Read the entire content thoroughly and extract ALL viewpoints, including:

• Explicit statements and opinions
• Implicit beliefs revealed through stories
• Decision-making rationales
• Observations about the industry/domain
• Personal experiences and lessons
• Counterexamples and contrasts
• Numbers, data points, specific examples

Goal: Create a comprehensive list of 50+ viewpoints before filtering. Don't judge quality yet - just extract everything.

Stage 2: Filter for Non-Consensus & Depth

From the 50+ viewpoints, identify and mark those that are:

• Non-consensus (非共识): Challenges industry conventional wisdom
• Personal/private insights (个人私下表达): Things people think but rarely say publicly
• Counterintuitive (反直觉): Surprises even informed readers
• Interesting trivia (有意思的冷知识): Specific details that reveal deeper patterns
• Mental models: Frameworks that explain decision-making
• Second-order insights: Not just "what" but "why this matters philosophically"
• Paradoxes and tensions: Contradictions that expose underlying principles

Goal: Flag the 20-30 viewpoints that pass the "non-obvious test" - would a smart, informed reader already know this?

Stage 3: Select Core Narrative Elements

Identify:

• Core narrative: What's the main story or theme?
• Memorable quotes: Direct quotes that capture big ideas or reveal character
• Turning points: Moments of realization or paradigm shifts
• Dramatic elements: Irony, contrast, or unexpected outcomes
• Specific details: Names, numbers, dates that prove the deeper point

Stage 4: Curate Final Insights

From the filtered viewpoints (Stage 2) and narrative elements (Stage 3):

• For short-form: Select 10-15 most profound, actionable insights
• For long-form: Use the same 10-15 insights as the foundation, then weave in narrative arc

4. Generate Short-Form Version

CRITICAL: Use ONLY the 10-15 curated insights from Stage 4

Consult style-guide.md for detailed guidelines. See examples.md for reference.

Structure:

[Hook: Who said what / What happened]

[1-2 profound core insights - must be non-consensus or counterintuitive]

[Transition phrase like "总结一下做个笔记👇"]

1️⃣ [Insight 1 from curated list - with WHY it matters]
2️⃣ [Insight 2 from curated list - with WHY it matters]
3️⃣ [Insight 3 from curated list - with WHY it matters]
...
[Continue with 10-15 total points]

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Key principles:

• Start with attention-grabbing hook
• Highlight 1-2 most profound non-consensus insights that:
  • Challenge how readers think about the domain
  • Reveal underlying mental models or strategic frameworks
  • Connect seemingly unrelated ideas to expose patterns
• Use numbered emoji (1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣...) for the 10-15 curated insights
• Each point must:
  • Come from your Stage 4 curated list (not random observations)
  • Be specific and concrete (names, numbers, methods)
  • Pass the non-obvious test (would inform readers NOT already know this?)
  • Reveal principles (what universal lesson does this teach?)
• End with separator line ---
• Target: 800-1200 characters to accommodate 10-15 deep insights

5. Generate Long-Form Version

CRITICAL: Build ENTIRELY on the same 10-15 curated insights from Stage 4

The long-form version is NOT a separate summary - it's a narrative expansion of the SHORT-form insights with story arc and analytical depth.

Consult style-guide.md for detailed guidelines. See examples.md for reference.

IMPORTANT: Choose the right style based on content type

For interview/podcast/dialogue content → Use Style B (对话式访谈) For solo speech/article/essay → Use Style A (叙事性文章)

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Style A Structure (叙事性文章):

[Compelling Title - derived from core insight]

[Opening: Set the scene using one of the 10-15 insights]

### [Section 1: Background]
"[Key quote]"
[Context - connect to 2-3 of your curated insights]

### [Section 2: Main Content]
[Narrative development - weave in 4-5 curated insights with quotes and analysis]

### [Section 3: Climax]
[Dramatic highlights - reveal most counterintuitive insight]

### [Section 4: Resolution/Turning Point]
"[Pivotal quote]"
[Significance - tie back to mental model or principle]

### [Epilogue: Reflection]
[What happened after / Ironic contrast - connect final insights]

[Optional: Source attribution]

Key principles (Style A):

• Compelling title derived from your deepest insight
• Clear section headers for navigation
• Each section develops 2-4 of your 10-15 curated insights with narrative and quotes
• Integrate direct quotes naturally - use them to prove your curated insights
• Build narrative arc: setup → development → climax → resolution
• Use dramatic irony when relevant ("他不知道的是..." / "He didn't know that...")
• Include specific details (names, numbers, dates) from your curated list
• Deep analytical layer - weave in your Stage 2 filtered insights:
  • Why specific choices reveal broader strategic principles
  • How contradictions or tensions expose underlying philosophies
  • What the subject's evolution teaches about the domain
  • Connections between micro-decisions and macro-outcomes
• 2000-3500+ characters to properly develop 10-15 deep insights

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Style B Structure (对话式访谈):

[前言/导语 - 编辑者视角]
断断续续，终于看完了...[个人感受]
干货很多。[嘉宾]可能是...[定位评价]
[为什么值得关注]
我今天不忙，把这次访谈全文精编出来，供大家学习。赠人玫瑰，手有余香。
[可选：节日祝福]
下面是 YouTube/播客链接：[链接]

#01 [主题标题 - 简短有力]
主持人：[问题]
嘉宾：[回答 - 保留对话感]

[编辑补充：数据解读、背景、个人观点]
[可用："我觉得这个点真的太重要了" "这太有意思了"]

主持人：[追问]
嘉宾：[深入回答]

[继续分析]
[可选：插入相关文章链接]

#02 [第二主题]
主持人：[新话题]
嘉宾：[回答]

[编辑解读]
...

#03-#0N [按主题继续]
...

Key principles (Style B):

• 口语化开场："断断续续看完" "干货很多" 体现真实感
• 编号主题：用 #01 #02 等清晰分段，主题标题直白有力
• 保留对话：60-70%保持"主持人：""嘉宾："格式
• 编辑介入：20-30%加入编辑分析、补充、个人反应
• 口语化表达："太离谱了" "我觉得" "说实话" "天哪" "完全是这样"
• 具体数据：必须保留数字、人名、公司名
• 补充链接：适时插入"文章链接：..." 延伸阅读
• 人情味结尾："赠人玫瑰，手有余香"
• 主题重组：不按时间线，按话题逻辑重新组织
• 3000-8000+ 字（根据访谈长度）

6. Quality Check

Before delivering, verify you followed the four-stage process:

Stage 1 verification:

• Extracted 50+ viewpoints from source material (can be implicit - doesn't need to be shown to user)

Stage 2 verification:

• Filtered for non-consensus, counterintuitive, and deep insights
• Identified personal/private expressions and interesting trivia
• Marked mental models and second-order insights

Stage 3 & 4 verification:

• Selected 10-15 most profound insights for final output
• Short version uses ALL 10-15 curated insights
• Long version develops the SAME 10-15 insights with narrative

Depth check - Each of the 10-15 insights must:

• Pass the "non-obvious test": Would an informed reader already know this?
• Reveal a mental model, framework, or underlying principle
• Challenge conventional thinking OR expose interesting trivia
• Connect ideas in an unexpected way OR show second-order effects

Quality verification:

• Quotes are accurate and attributed
• No editorializing beyond source material
• Writing is engaging, not robotic
• Both versions can stand alone
• Numbers/facts are specific, not vague
• The "so what?" is clear to readers
• Every takeaway reveals WHY it matters, not just WHAT happened
• Short and long versions share the same insight foundation

7. Deliver Output

Format the response clearly:

# 短文版本 / Short-Form Version

[Short-form content here]

---

# 长文版本 / Long-Form Version

[Long-form content here]

If only one format was requested, deliver that format only.

Core Principles

Extract Strategically

What to extract:

• Deep, counterintuitive insights - not surface observations:
  • Mental models and frameworks that drive decision-making
  • Paradoxes and tensions that reveal underlying principles
  • Second-order effects and non-obvious consequences
  • Patterns that connect specific tactics to strategic outcomes
• Surprising insights that challenge common wisdom
• Practical wisdom with WHY - not just "do X" but "X reveals principle Y"
• Memorable quotes capturing big ideas or philosophical stances
• Turning points and paradigm shifts
• Human moments (vulnerability, humor, authenticity) that reveal character
• Contextual ironies (what they didn't know then vs. now)

What to avoid:

• Linear summarization without insight
• Including everything (be selective)
• Stating the obvious - if a reasonably informed reader would already know it, dig deeper
• Surface-level descriptions without explaining WHY it matters
• Losing the human voice
• Adding information not in source
• AI-style generic phrasing
• Shallow takeaways - "X did Y" without revealing what principle or framework this demonstrates

Voice & Tone

• Conversational but insightful: Like explaining to a smart friend
• Show, don't tell: Use quotes to prove points
• Respect the source: Don't editorialize or distort
• Find the story: Every piece has a narrative arc

Be Token-Efficient

This skill focuses on creative transformation, not code execution. The writing process happens in-context without requiring scripts.

Resources

references/style-guide.md

Detailed writing guidelines for both short-form and long-form styles, including:

• Structure patterns
• Key characteristics
• Writing principles
• What to avoid
• Extraction strategies

Load this when you need detailed guidance on tone, structure, or style.

references/examples.md

Complete reference examples:

• Short-form example: Boris Cherny's Claude Code workflow
• Long-form example: Manus/Peak Ji interview article

Load this when you need concrete examples of the final output quality and style.

Notes

• Both styles require full comprehension of source material - don't skim
• Short-form emphasizes actionable takeaways
• Long-form emphasizes narrative and character
• Quotes must be accurate and in context
• Works best with content that has inherent narrative or insight
• Can combine with translation if source is in different language
• Ideal for content creators repurposing long content for different platforms