split-pdf

Split PDFs into 4-page chunks and write structured notes to notes.md.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill split-pdf-naj2r
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: split-pdf
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/split-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill split-pdf-naj2r

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers manage large PDFs by splitting them into manageable 4-page chunks and creating structured reading notes, reducing cognitive load and avoiding context-window issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Split PDFs into 4-page chunks for incremental reading.
  • Read in small batches (three splits at a time) and generate notes.
  • Preserve the original PDF and produce a notes.md with extraction guidance for replication and reference.

Quick Start

Provide a local PDF path to start splitting into 4-page chunks and generate reading notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about split-pdf

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

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How do I split academic papers into smaller chunks for reading notes?▼

You can split PDFs for batch reading by breaking them into 4-page chunks and processing three splits at a time. This approach avoids context window crashes when handling large academic papers and writes structured reading notes to notes.md.

Why does my reading notes generation crash when processing large PDFs?▼

Reading notes generation crashes when processing large PDFs because the file exceeds the context window limit. Splitting the PDF into 4-page chunks and reading them in enforced 3-split batches prevents this issue while producing structured notes.md output.

What is the best way to read local PDF research papers in small batches?▼

The best way to read local PDF research papers in small batches is to split them into 4-page chunks and process three splits at a time. This method generates structured reading notes and summaries without overwhelming the context window.

Does splitting PDFs into 4-page chunks preserve the original academic paper?▼

Splitting PDFs into 4-page chunks preserves the original academic paper completely. The process extracts content into manageable sections for batch reading and writes the generated reading notes to a separate notes.md file with extraction guidance.

Can I generate structured reading notes from batch-processed PDF chunks?▼

You can generate structured reading notes from batch-processed PDF chunks by splitting the document into 4-page sections and reading three splits at a time. The notes.md file includes an extraction structure for replication and reference.

How many PDF chunks can I read at once to avoid context window crashes?▼

You can read three 4-page PDF chunks at once to avoid context window crashes. The Skill enforces a 3-split batch reading process that manages context load while creating structured reading notes for academic papers.