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.
Create a skill called "Synthesis Notebook Builder". Inputs (ask for what exists): - Notes text (paste) OR Zotero/RIS/BibTeX export OR folder structure description - Target output type (lit review / intro / grant background / systematic review synthesis) - Preferred synthesis structure: themes, chronology, methods, debates (if unknown: unspecified) Output: - A synthesis notebook (outline) with: - Theme headings - Bullet claims with supporting citations - Gaps/contradictions list - A "citation recall index" for fast retrieval. Constraints: - Do not fabricate citations; if a paper is missing, mark as unspecified and leave a placeholder.
This recipe creates a synthesis layer that sits above your PDFs and citation folders.
Instead of hunting for "that paper about X," you query a structured notebook that
maps themes to evidence to citations.
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.
Reduce accidental misconduct by translating course AI rules into do/don't checklists
One professor says "AI is fine." Another says "zero AI." A third says "AI for brainstorming only." This recipe translates each course's AI policy into a clear Allowed / Not Allowed / Must Disclose card, plus a safe workflow and a clarification email template for ambiguous cases.
Keep your content off the AI slop list
Have your Claw periodically check the AI Slop Wiki and build a living filter of patterns to avoid. Every piece of content your Claw creates runs through this filter first, so you never publish anything that reads like generic AI-generated filler.
Save your best AI moments and reuse them instantly
Capture and organise the most useful outputs from your AI conversations so nothing valuable gets buried in chat history. Build a personal library of prompts, code snippets, and answers you can recall and remix at any time.