instapaper-import
Import reading notes from Instapaper exports into the slipbox. Use when user pastes an Instapaper highlight export with article title and notes. Parses title/URL from header, extracts user's own notes (plain text lines), skips original highlights (> lines), then runs slipbot for each.
Why use this skill?
Seamlessly import Instapaper highlights and personal notes into your slipbox. Filter original text automatically and sync insights with slipbot.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jrswab/slipbot-instapaper-importerWhat This Skill Does
The instapaper-import skill is a specialized utility designed for knowledge management enthusiasts who use Instapaper to store articles and highlights. This skill automates the transfer of your intellectual insights from your reading list into your personal knowledge base (the slipbox). Unlike simple copy-pasting, this skill parses Instapaper export formats, intelligently filtering out the original article text (indicated by >) and isolating your unique commentary and takeaways. It then interfaces with your existing slipbot setup to create structured, source-linked entries that keep your research organized and connected.
Installation
To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jrswab/slipbot-instapaper-importer
Use Cases
- Consolidating Research: Use this when you have finished a deep-dive reading session on Instapaper and want to move your personal analysis into your slipbox to build long-term memory.
- Streamlining Workflow: Avoid the manual tedium of re-typing or formatting notes from a text file into your Zettelkasten-style system.
- Contextual Linking: Ensure every note is automatically tagged with the article title and URL as source metadata, making it easy to trace your ideas back to the original text.
Example Prompts
- "I just exported my highlights from the article on neural networks. Here they are: [PASTE EXPORT]. Can you import my notes into the slipbox?"
- "Import these Instapaper notes for me, please: [PASTE EXPORT]"
- "Here are my thoughts from my Instapaper reading list: [PASTE EXPORT]. Please parse these and run the slipbot process for the takeaways."
Tips & Limitations
- Filtering Logic: Remember that the skill strictly ignores any line starting with
>. If you accidentally write a note starting with>, it will be skipped. Ensure your notes are on their own lines. - Granularity: The skill treats each paragraph as a unique entry. If you have a long, multi-paragraph reflection, it will be fragmented unless you keep the text blocks together without empty lines.
- Pre-check Safety: Always review the note count summary provided by the agent before confirming. If you have many highlights, this prevents accidental flooding of your slipbox with unintended content.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-jrswab-slipbot-instapaper-importer": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-write, file-read
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Slipbot
Used to capture and organize notes, ideas, quotes, and journal entries with automatic tagging, linking, and knowledge graph maintenance.