Talk stage 1: Extract

Talk stage 1: Extract

Transforms raw material (article, transcript, notes, or a mix) into a structured summary ready for the pipeline's downstream stages. Auto-detects source type.

When to use this skill

• Starting a new talk from any source material
• First step of the talk pipeline (always run before other stages)
• Auditing existing source material before committing to a talk

What this skill does

1. Collects metadata by asking for slug, event, date, duration, audience, mode if not provided
2. Reads the source and loads the source file or inline content
3. Detects source type (REX with real-world proof vs Concept with ideas/thesis) based on content signals
4. Extracts the narrative arc (chronological for REX, thematic for Concept)
5. Extracts metrics with every measurable number and its source
6. Identifies main themes (3-7 themes)
7. Flags gaps: what's missing for a complete talk
8. Writes {slug}-summary.md

Input

Required:

• Source file path or inline content (article .mdx, transcript .md, notes)
• Metadata: slug, event, date, duration, audience, type (--rex or --concept)

If metadata is missing -> AskUserQuestion before proceeding.

Output

talks/{YYYY}-{slug}-summary.md

Source type detection