Reading Notes is a specialized tool that converts reading insights into high-value knowledge assets through automated extraction and structural analysis.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install leo-reading-notes
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install leo-reading-notes using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Reading Notes AI Manager?
Reading Notes is a robust skill designed to bridge the gap between passive reading and active knowledge retention. By integrating with Openclaw Skills, it provides a seamless workflow for capturing book excerpts, verifying original sources, and organizing them into a structured digital library compatible with tools like Obsidian.
The skill emphasizes depth over breadth, mandating an internalization process that includes paraphrasing, root-cause questioning (5 Whys), and business impact analysis. This ensures that every note taken is not just a collection of words, but a functional asset for the user's professional and personal growth.
Reading Notes AI Manager Use Cases
- Capturing golden quotes and key concepts while reading physical or digital books
- Building a structured personal knowledge base with automated file organization
- Enforcing a daily reflection habit to internalize new information before it's forgotten
- Mapping book insights directly to current professional projects or future business goals
How Reading Notes AI Manager Works
- The agent identifies book-related triggers such as "I am reading..." or "Note this down."
- It extracts metadata including book title, author, and chapter from the user's input.
- The skill uses search tools to locate full original text to ensure context and accuracy.
- Notes are generated using Markdown templates with YAML frontmatter for easy categorization.
- A daily 21:00 cron task audits all new notes to ensure the internalization workflow is completed.
Reading Notes AI Manager Setup
To deploy this skill within your environment, ensure you have the Openclaw Skills framework initialized and follow these steps:
# Navigate to your skills directory
cd workspace/skills/
# Create the reading-notes directory structure
mkdir -p reading-notes/{_templates,_pending,assets}
# Install the internal tracking script
chmod +x scripts/internalization_check.sh
Reading Notes AI Manager Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data in a hierarchical file system optimized for Obsidian and other PKM tools:
| Directory | Purpose |
|---|---|
reading-notes/ |
Primary root for all stored data and the global README index |
_templates/ |
Stores book-readme.md and note-template.md for standardized formatting |
{Book_Name}/ |
Individual folders per book containing specific topic-based Markdown files |
_pending/ |
Contains internalization.md for tracking incomplete learning workflows |
Reading Notes AI Manager Advanced Features
- Multi-step internalization workflow: Includes mandatory Paraphrasing, 5 Whys analysis, and Action Planning
- Structured Data Conversion: Automatically converts listed points or steps from text into formatted Markdown tables
- Cron-based Reminders: Automated daily 21:00 check-ins to prompt users to complete pending reflections
- Obsidian Ready: Native support for YAML properties, bi-directional linking, and tag taxonomies
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