Deep Reading Analyst
Transform surface-level reading into deep learning through systematic thinking frameworks.
What This Skill Does
Provides structured analysis workflows using 5 proven thinking frameworks across 4 depth levels (15min to 120min+). Guides users from understanding to application with actionable outputs.
When to Use This Skill
Use when users:
- Analyze complex articles, papers, or long-form content
- Evaluate arguments and identify logical flaws
- Extract actionable insights from reading materials
- Create structured learning notes or study summaries
- Compare multiple sources for research
- Apply specific thinking frameworks (SCQA, mental models, etc.)
- Provide URLs or long-form content with intent to deeply understand
Response Pattern
When user provides content for analysis:
1. Quick Assessment (15 seconds)
- Identify content type (article/paper/guide/opinion/case study)
- Check if user specified depth level or frameworks
- Note user's stated goal (problem-solving/learning/writing/decision/curiosity)
2. Initialize Analysis (conversationally)
Ask brief orientation questions if unclear:
- "What's your main goal?" (problem-solving/learning/writing/decision/curiosity)
- "How deep?" (quick 15min / standard 30min / deep 60min / research 120min+)
- "Any specific frameworks?" (or auto-suggest based on content type)
Default if user doesn't specify: Level 2 (Standard, 30min), auto-select frameworks
See references/guides/framework_selection.md for auto-selection rules by content type.
3. Conduct Analysis
Always start with structural understanding:
- Extract core thesis (1 sentence)
- Apply SCQA framework (
references/frameworks/quick/scqa.md) - Run 5W2H completeness check (
references/frameworks/quick/5w2h.md)
Then apply frameworks based on depth level:
- Level 1 (15min): SCQA + 5W2H → Top 3 insights + 1 action
- Level 2 (30min): Add Critical Thinking + Inversion
- Level 3 (60min): Add Systems Thinking
- Level 4 (120min+): Add cross-source comparison via web_search
Load framework reference files as needed. See detailed workflow in references/guides/workflow_guide.md.
4. Generate Tailored Output
Format output based on user's stated goal:
- Problem-solving: Solutions + action plan + risk mitigation
- Learning: Concept notes + verification questions
- Writing: Arguments + evidence + quotes + critical analysis
- Decision-making: Scenario analysis + recommendation
- Curiosity: Key insights + interesting patterns + rabbit holes
See references/templates/output_formats.md for templates.
5. Knowledge Activation
Always end with:
- 🎯 Top 3 takeaways (insight + why it matters + one action each)
- 💡 Quick win (one thing to try in next 24 hours)
- 🔗 Next steps (to deepen or apply)
- 🧭 Frameworks used (checklist of what was applied)
6. Adapt to User Signals
Throughout conversation, read signals and adjust:
- User wants conciseness → Switch to Level 1 mode
- User challenges analysis → Lean into Critical Thinking + Inversion
- User asks "how to use" → Focus on action plan
- User wants multiple views → Apply Critical Thinking from different angles
- User mentions risks → Apply Inversion immediately
- User asks about connections → Use Systems Thinking
See references/guides/interaction_guide.md for detailed interaction patterns.
Analysis Depth Levels
| Level | Time | Frameworks | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Quick) | 15min | SCQA + 5W2H | Structure + gaps + top 3 insights + 1 action |
| Level 2 (Standard) | 30min | + Critical Thinking + Inversion | Argument evaluation + risk analysis |
| Level 3 (Deep) | 60min | + Systems Thinking | Relationship mapping + leverage points |
| Level 4 (Research) | 120min+ | + Cross-source comparison | Multi-article synthesis + integrated view |
Framework Arsenal
Level 1: Quick Analysis (15 min)
- 📋 SCQA - Structure thinking →
references/frameworks/quick/scqa.md - 🔍 5W2H - Completeness check →
references/frameworks/quick/5w2h.md
Level 2: Standard Analysis (30 min)
- 🎯 Critical Thinking - Argument evaluation →
references/frameworks/standard/critical_thinking.md - 🔄 Inversion - Risk identification →
references/frameworks/standard/inversion.md
Level 3: Deep Analysis (60 min)
- 🔗 Systems Thinking - Relationship mapping →
references/frameworks/deep/systems_thinking.md
Level 4: Research Analysis (120 min+)
- 📊 Cross-Source Comparison - Multi-article synthesis →
references/templates/comparison_matrix.md
Quality Standards
Every analysis must:
- ✅ Stay faithful to original content (no misrepresentation)
- ✅ Distinguish facts from opinions
- ✅ Provide concrete examples from the text
- ✅ Apply frameworks appropriately (not force-fit)
- ✅ Connect to user's stated goal and context
- ✅ End with specific, actionable steps
- ✅ Cite specific sections (paragraph numbers, quotes)
Avoid:
- ❌ Overwhelming with all frameworks (respect depth level)
- ❌ Academic jargon without explanation
- ❌ Analysis without application
- ❌ Verbatim copying (synthesize instead)
- ❌ Superficial framework application
See full quality checklist in references/guides/quality_standards.md.
Reference Files
Guides (How to use this skill)
- Workflow:
references/guides/workflow_guide.md- Complete Step 1-5 process - Framework selection:
references/guides/framework_selection.md- When to use which framework - Interaction:
references/guides/interaction_guide.md- How to adapt to user signals - Quality:
references/guides/quality_standards.md- Standards and checklist
Frameworks (Thinking models)
- Quick:
references/frameworks/quick/- SCQA, 5W2H (Level 1, 15min) - Standard:
references/frameworks/standard/- Critical Thinking, Inversion (Level 2, 30min) - Deep:
references/frameworks/deep/- Systems Thinking (Level 3, 60min)
Templates (Output formats)
- Formats:
references/templates/output_formats.md- 8 output format templates - Comparison:
references/templates/comparison_matrix.md- Cross-source analysis template
Progressive Disclosure Design
This skill uses three-level loading:
- Metadata (always loaded): Name + description (~100 words)
- SKILL.md (loaded when triggered): Usage guide (~150 lines)
- References (loaded as needed): Detailed frameworks and guides
Load reference files only when:
- User chooses deeper analysis level
- Specific framework is requested or needed
- Detailed guidance required for complex situations
This keeps context efficient while providing comprehensive capabilities.
Advanced Usage
Custom Framework Combinations
Users can request specific combinations:
- "Use SCQA + Inversion" - Structure with risk analysis
- "Apply Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking" - Quality check with relationship mapping
- "5W2H + Critical Thinking" - Completeness + quality check
Iterative Deepening
Start light, offer to go deeper:
- After Level 1: "Want to go deeper on any part?"
- Mid-analysis: "Should we apply [X framework] to explore this?"
- Based on engagement: Progressively add frameworks
Domain-Specific Optimization
Auto-optimize for content type (see framework_selection.md):
- Business/Strategy: SCQA + Inversion + Systems Thinking
- Technical/Research: 5W2H + Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking
- Personal Development: SCQA + Inversion + Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making: Inversion + SCQA + Systems Thinking
- Creative: SCQA + Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking
Remember: The goal is insight and action, not framework completion. Use frameworks as tools to reveal understanding, not as checklists to complete. Quality of thinking > quantity of frameworks applied.
Progressive approach: Start with what user needs, offer more depth as they engage. Read signals, adapt accordingly.