expand-topic

Generate a publish-ready article draft from a topic prompt.

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill expand-topic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: expand-topic
Source: https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap/tree/main/.claude/skills/expand-topic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill expand-topic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the creation of a publish-ready article from a topic prompt, reducing manual writing toil and accelerating content production.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Topic Expansion: Converts a topic prompt into a structured article outline and full draft suitable for publication.
  • Direct Publishing: Outputs ready-to-publish content aligned with the site's workflow and tenets.
  • Use Case: When a todo item is to "expand-topic" or a user requests a new topic, the skill generates an initial article draft built from existing notes and research and queues it for publication.

Quick Start

Use the expand-topic skill to generate an article on consciousness and AI.

Frequently Asked Questions about expand-topic

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a publish-ready article from a topic prompt?▼

To generate a publish-ready article from a topic prompt, provide the topic to the system and it will automatically draft a structured article with frontmatter, sections, and citations.

What is the best way to expand philosophical topics into structured drafts?▼

Expanding philosophical topics into structured drafts is best handled by using automated topic expansion to convert prompts into full articles aligned with specific site writing tenets and citation rules.

Can I use existing research notes to generate a publication draft?▼

Yes, you can use existing research notes to generate a publication draft because the system checks for existing research in your obsidian/research directory before creating the article.

Does the article generation process include a relation to site perspective section?▼

The article generation process includes a 'Relation to Site Perspective' section to ensure the drafted content aligns with the publication's overarching workflow and tenets.

What are the limitations of using AI-assisted topic expansion for publications?▼

A limitation of using AI-assisted topic expansion is that the generated draft is an initial output built from existing notes, which still requires review before final publication.