Tapestry: Unified Content → Action Workflow

This skill combines content extraction with actionable planning - turning any learning resource (YouTube videos, articles, PDFs) into Ship-Learn-Next action plans in one seamless flow.

When to Use This Skill

Activate when the user:

• Says "tapestry [URL]" or "weave [URL]"
• Wants to "extract and plan from [URL]"
• Asks to "make [URL] actionable"
• Says "help me implement [URL]"
• Provides a URL and wants both content + action plan
• Wants to turn learning content into concrete steps

Core Philosophy

Tapestry weaves three threads together:

1. Extract - Get clean content from any source
2. Synthesize - Identify actionable lessons
3. Plan - Create Ship-Learn-Next cycles

Result: From URL to shippable action plan in one flow.

How Tapestry Works

Step 1: Detect Content Type

When user provides a URL, automatically detect:

# YouTube detection
if [[ "$URL" =~ youtube\.com|youtu\.be ]]; then
    CONTENT_TYPE="youtube"
# Article/blog detection
elif [[ "$URL" =~ ^https?:// ]]; then
    CONTENT_TYPE="article"
# PDF detection (if URL ends in .pdf)
elif [[ "$URL" =~ \.pdf$ ]]; then
    CONTENT_TYPE="pdf"
fi

Step 2: Extract Content (Automatic)

Based on content type, use the appropriate extraction method:

For YouTube Videos

Use the youtube-transcript skill:

# Activate youtube-transcript skill
# This handles:
# - Installation check (yt-dlp)
# - Subtitle detection (manual → auto-generated → Whisper)
# - VTT to plain text conversion
# - Deduplication

Result: Clean transcript saved as [Video Title].txt

For Articles/Blogs

Use the article-extractor skill:

# Activate article-extractor skill
# This handles:
# - Tool detection (reader/trafilatura/fallback)
# - Content extraction
# - Clutter removal
# - Clean text output

Result: Clean article saved as [Article Title].txt

For PDFs

Direct extraction:

# Check for PDF tools
if command -v pdftotext &> /dev/null; then
    pdftotext "$PDF_URL" output.txt
elif command -v mutool &> /dev/null; then
    mutool draw -F txt -o output.txt "$PDF_URL"
else
    echo "PDF extraction requires pdftotext or mutool"
    echo "Install: brew install poppler (macOS) or apt install poppler-utils (Linux)"
fi

Result: Clean PDF text saved as [PDF Title].txt

Step 3: Synthesize Content

Once content is extracted, analyze for:

Actionable Elements:

• Specific techniques mentioned
• Case studies or examples
• Step-by-step processes
• Advice that can be practiced
• Skills that can be developed

Theory vs Practice:

• Filter out pure theory
• Focus on "do this" over "know this"
• Identify minimal viable implementations

Core Lessons (3-5 maximum):

• What are the key takeaways?
• What would change someone's behavior?
• What can be practiced immediately?

Step 4: Create Action Plan (Ship-Learn-Next)

Use the ship-learn-next skill to transform lessons into action:

Activate ship-learn-next with:

• The extracted content file
• Synthesized lessons
• User's goal (ask if not clear)

This creates:

• Quest overview
• Rep 1 (shippable this week)
• Reps 2-5 (progression path)
• Reflection framework
• Success criteria

Result: Complete action plan saved as Ship-Learn-Next Plan - [Title].md

Step 5: Present to User

Show:

1. "✓ Content extracted from: [source]"
2. "✓ Identified [N] core actionable lessons"
3. "✓ Created Ship-Learn-Next plan: [filename]"
4. Preview of Rep 1 (what's due this week)

Ask:

• "When will you ship Rep 1?"
• "What questions do you have about the plan?"

Complete Workflow Example

User: "tapestry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example"

[AUTOMATIC EXECUTION]

Step 1: Detect → YouTube video
Step 2: Activate youtube-transcript skill
  → Download transcript
  → Clean and deduplicate
  → Save: "How to Build Profitable SaaS Products.txt"

Step 3: Synthesize content
  → Read transcript
  → Extract 5 core lessons:
    1. Start with proven markets (not new ones)
    2. Solve your own problem first
    3. Ship MVP in 2 weeks max
    4. Get 10 paying customers before scaling
    5. Focus on retention over acquisition

Step 4: Activate ship-learn-next skill
  → Create quest: "Ship a Micro-SaaS in 8 Weeks"
  → Define Rep 1: "Ship landing page + waitlist by Friday"
  → Map Reps 2-5

Step 5: Present results
  ✓ Content extracted: "How to Build Profitable SaaS Products.txt"
  ✓ Identified 5 core actionable lessons
  ✓ Created: "Ship-Learn-Next Plan - Build Micro-SaaS.md"

  [Preview of Rep 1]
  **Rep 1: Ship Landing Page + Waitlist (By Friday)**
  - Build single-page site explaining your SaaS idea
  - Add email capture form
  - Deploy to Vercel/Netlify
  - Share with 10 people for feedback

  When will you ship Rep 1?

Skill Orchestration

Tapestry coordinates three specialized skills:

Content Extraction Layer

• youtube-transcript - For video content
• article-extractor - For articles/blogs
• Direct extraction - For PDFs

Action Planning Layer

• ship-learn-next - Transforms content into action cycles

Synthesis Layer (Built-in)

• Reads extracted content
• Identifies actionable elements
• Filters theory from practice
• Connects lessons to concrete reps

Handling Different URL Types

YouTube Videos

Patterns:

• youtube.com/watch?v=*
• youtu.be/*
• youtube.com/shorts/*

Process:

1. Activate youtube-transcript
2. Wait for transcript file
3. Read and synthesize
4. Create action plan

Articles/Blogs

Patterns:

• Any HTTP/HTTPS URL (not YouTube/PDF)

Process:

1. Activate article-extractor
2. Wait for article file
3. Read and synthesize
4. Create action plan

PDFs

Patterns:

• URLs ending in .pdf
• Direct PDF links

Process:

1. Check for PDF tools
2. Extract text directly
3. Read and synthesize
4. Create action plan

User Commands

Primary Command

tapestry <URL>

Aliases (all equivalent):

• weave <URL>
• tapestry <URL>
• make actionable <URL>
• extract and plan <URL>

Optional Flags (Future Enhancement)

# Extract only (no action plan)
tapestry --extract-only <URL>

# Action plan only (content already extracted)
tapestry --plan-only <file>

# Quick mode (3 reps instead of 5)
tapestry --quick <URL>

Error Handling

Content Extraction Fails

Problem: YouTube transcript unavailable, article behind paywall, PDF corrupted

Solution:
1. Inform user of the issue
2. Suggest alternatives:
   - Try different URL
   - Paste content directly
   - Use different source
3. Offer manual content input

No Actionable Content

Problem: Content is purely theoretical or entertainment

Solution:
1. Inform user: "This content doesn't contain actionable advice"
2. Offer to:
   - Try different content
   - Create learning plan around theory
   - Suggest related actionable resources

User Goal Unclear

Problem: Can't determine what user wants to achieve

Solution:
1. Show extracted lessons
2. Ask: "Which of these resonates with you?"
3. Ask: "What would you like to achieve in 4-8 weeks?"
4. Build plan around their specific goal

Best Practices

For Content Extraction

• ✅ Always verify extraction succeeded before proceeding
• ✅ Show preview of extracted content
• ✅ Handle missing tools gracefully (install prompts)
• ✅ Clean filenames for filesystem compatibility

For Synthesis

• ✅ Focus on specific, actionable advice (not theory)
• ✅ Limit to 3-5 core lessons (avoid overwhelming)
• ✅ Identify concrete examples to replicate
• ✅ Connect lessons to practical implementations

For Action Planning

• ✅ Make Rep 1 shippable THIS WEEK
• ✅ Ensure clear success criteria
• ✅ Build progression that makes sense
• ✅ Reference source material for each rep
• ✅ Keep focus on DOING, not studying

Output Files

Tapestry creates two files:

1. Extracted Content

Filename: [Source Title].txt Contents: Clean text from source (no clutter) Purpose: Reference material for implementation

2. Action Plan

Filename: Ship-Learn-Next Plan - [Quest Title].md Contents: Complete Ship-Learn-Next cycle with reps 1-5 Purpose: Executable roadmap

Success Criteria

A successful tapestry run produces:

• ✅ Clean extracted content file
• ✅ Action plan with shippable Rep 1
• ✅ Clear connection between content and action
• ✅ Concrete deliverables (not vague goals)
• ✅ Timeline commitments
• ✅ Reflection framework built in

Tips for Users

To get the best results:

1. Provide clear URLs (not shortened links)
2. Mention your goal if known ("I want to...")
3. Be specific about timeline if needed
4. Ask questions about the plan before starting
5. Come back after Rep 1 to reflect and iterate

Remember:

• Tapestry is about DOING, not collecting
• The plan is meant to be shipped, not studied
• Start with Rep 1 immediately
• Learn by building, not by consuming

Related Skills

• youtube-transcript - Called automatically for YouTube URLs
• article-extractor - Called automatically for article URLs
• ship-learn-next - Called automatically for action planning

Integration Examples

Example 1: YouTube Video

User: "tapestry https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123"

Tapestry:
1. Detects YouTube → Calls youtube-transcript
2. Extracts transcript → "How to Build Winning Products.txt"
3. Synthesizes 4 core lessons
4. Calls ship-learn-next → Creates quest with 5 reps
5. Presents plan → "Ship-Learn-Next Plan - Build Winning Products.md"

Example 2: Blog Article

User: "weave https://example.com/how-to-scale-your-startup"

Tapestry:
1. Detects article → Calls article-extractor
2. Extracts clean text → "How to Scale Your Startup.txt"
3. Synthesizes 5 actionable strategies
4. Calls ship-learn-next → Creates quest with 5 reps
5. Presents plan → "Ship-Learn-Next Plan - Scale Startup.md"

Example 3: PDF Research Paper

User: "tapestry https://arxiv.org/pdf/example.pdf"

Tapestry:
1. Detects PDF → Extracts with pdftotext
2. Saves → "Machine Learning Best Practices.txt"
3. Synthesizes practical techniques
4. Calls ship-learn-next → Creates implementation quest
5. Presents plan → "Ship-Learn-Next Plan - ML Best Practices.md"

Advanced Usage

Chaining Multiple Sources

User: "I have 3 articles on X. Can tapestry handle multiple?"

Process:
1. Run tapestry on each URL separately
2. Synthesize combined lessons across all sources
3. Create single unified Ship-Learn-Next plan
4. Reference specific sources for each rep

Updating Existing Plans

User: "I finished Rep 1. Can we update the plan?"

Process:
1. Read existing plan
2. Ask reflection questions
3. Adjust Rep 2 based on learnings
4. Save updated plan

Philosophy

Tapestry embodies the principle:

"From consumption to creation"

Every piece of learning content should lead to something built, shipped, and reflected upon. Tapestry automates the bridge between passive learning and active doing.

100 reps beats 100 hours of study.

Let's weave learning into action.