--- name: content-digest description: > 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](references/style-guide.md) for detailed guidelines. See [examples.md](references/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👇"] 1. **关键词/小标题**：一句话洞察，简洁有力 2. **关键词/小标题**：一句话洞察，简洁有力 3. **关键词/小标题**：一句话洞察，简洁有力 ... [Continue with 8-12 total points] --- ``` **List Format Rules (重要):** - **使用数字+点号格式** (`1.` `2.` `3.`...)，不要用emoji数字（1️⃣2️⃣...） - 原因：emoji数字超过10后不美观，且占用更多字符 - **每条以加粗关键词开头**：`**咖啡因机制**：...` 或 `**关于午睡**：...` - 关键词2-6个字，概括该条主题 - 冒号后用一句话说清楚洞察 - **每条控制在1-2句话**，不超过50字 - 如果需要更多解释，拆成两条 - **具体数据放在句中**，不要单独列出 - ✅ "REM睡眠每减少5%，死亡风险增加13%" - ❌ "REM睡眠很重要。研究显示减少5%会增加13%死亡风险。" **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 - Keep list to **8-12 items** (not 15+, quality over quantity) - Each point must: - **Start with bold keyword** for scannability - **Be one core idea** - if you need "而且/另外", split into two items - **Include specific data** when available (numbers, names, percentages) - **Pass the non-obvious test** (would informed readers NOT already know this?) - End with separator line `---` - Target: 600-1000 characters for the list portion ### 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](references/style-guide.md) for detailed guidelines. See [examples.md](references/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)** --- **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 --- **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 **文件保存规范：** - **保存位置**：`/Users/ugreen/Documents/obsidian/每日播客/` - **文件命名**：`MMDD-主题关键词.md` - `MMDD` 为当天日期（如 0109 表示 1 月 9 日） - `主题关键词` 为 2-6 个字的内容概括（如 `Lovable增长策略`、`AI编程工具`） - 示例：`0109-Lovable增长策略.md`、`0108-睡眠科学.md` - **自动保存**：生成内容后，使用 Write 工具将完整内容保存到上述路径 **格式规范：** - **行距**：段落内不留空行，段落之间留一个空行 - **短文标题**：使用 `# 几个核心观点` - **长文标题**：使用 `# 精华片段` **结构模板：** ``` [开场介绍 - 编辑者视角，介绍嘉宾背景和成就] # 几个核心观点 [短文列表内容，行与行之间不留空] --- # 精华片段 [长文内容] --- [结束语 - 引申到编辑者自己和读者] ``` **开场介绍模板（必须包含）：** ``` 今天看到[嘉宾]去了[播客/节目名称]的播客。花了[时间]听完了这期播客。干货太多了。 [嘉宾]是我[时间]见过的把"[核心主题]"这个问题讲得最透彻的人。[2-3句话介绍嘉宾的核心成就和背景，用具体数据]。[嘉宾的反差点或独特之处]。 这期播客的信息密度极高。我把全文精编出来，按主题重新组织，供大家学习。 ``` **结束语模板（必须包含）：** ``` --- [嘉宾名字]凭[具体贡献]，[产生的影响]。[我个人的行动或感受]。 [引用一句有力的话或个人签名]来收个尾。希望大家能像这期播客反复讲的——[核心理念]。[最后一句升华]。 ``` If only one format was requested, still include opening and closing sections. ## 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