Rabbit Hole Guard
Read papers without getting trapped in endless side-quests
A time-boxed reading companion that captures "questions to research later" so you can finish the paper in front of you. Stop Googling every unfamiliar term mid-paragraph.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Rabbit Hole Guard". Ask for: - What I'm reading (title/abstract/notes; if missing, mark as unspecified) - My reading time-box (e.g., 25/50 minutes) - My goal (skim, deep read, extract method, find citations) While running: - Maintain a "Questions to Park" list with fields: question, why it matters, urgency (high/med/low). - Periodically remind me: "keep reading; don't browse yet" until the time-box ends. At the end: - Summarize what I learned from the paper. - Propose a 15–45 minute follow-up plan ONLY for the top 3 parked questions.
How It Works
Every unfamiliar term feels like it needs Googling *right now*.
This recipe creates a two-track workflow:
- Track A: keep reading
- Track B: park questions and unknowns for later
You stay focused on the paper. Questions get captured. After the timer ends,
the Claw helps you decide which parked items are actually worth chasing.
What You Get
- A reading timer (Pomodoro-style if desired)
- A structured "park list" with priorities (question, why it matters, urgency)
- A post-reading research sprint plan — only after you finish the paper
Setup Steps
- Paste the paper title/abstract (or upload notes)
- Tell the Claw how long you want to read before switching contexts
- During reading, dump questions into the park list (no browsing yet)
- After reading, the Claw proposes which park items are worth researching
Tips
- Pairs naturally with the Literature Triage Queue recipe
- Great for quals/comps prep and literature review marathons
- A quick voice message works well for capturing questions mid-read