# Deep Reading Analyst

> Comprehensive framework for deep analysis of articles, papers, and long-form content using 10+ thinking models (SCQA, 5W2H, critical thinking, inversion, mental models, first principles, systems thinking, six thinking hats). Use when users want to: (1) deeply understand complex articles/content, (2) analyze arguments and identify logical flaws, (3) extract actionable insights from reading materia…

- **Type:** Skill
- **Install:** `agentstack add skill-ginobefun-deep-reading-analyst-skill-deep-reading-analyst`
- **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior
- **Seller:** [ginobefun](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/ginobefun)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Agent Skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/agent-skills)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [ginobefun](https://github.com/ginobefun)
- **Source:** https://github.com/ginobefun/deep-reading-analyst-skill/tree/main/src/deep-reading-analyst

## Install

```sh
agentstack add skill-ginobefun-deep-reading-analyst-skill-deep-reading-analyst
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# Deep Reading Analyst

Transforms surface-level reading into deep learning through systematic analysis using 10+ proven thinking frameworks. Guides users from understanding to application through structured workflows.

## Framework Arsenal

### Quick Analysis (15min)
- 📋 **SCQA** - Structure thinking (Situation-Complication-Question-Answer)
- 🔍 **5W2H** - Completeness check (What, Why, Who, When, Where, How, How much)

### Standard Analysis (30min)
- 🎯 **Critical Thinking** - Argument evaluation
- 🔄 **Inversion Thinking** - Risk identification

### Deep Analysis (60min)
- 🧠 **Mental Models** - Multi-perspective analysis (physics, biology, psychology, economics)
- ⚡ **First Principles** - Essence extraction
- 🔗 **Systems Thinking** - Relationship mapping
- 🎨 **Six Thinking Hats** - Structured creativity

### Research Analysis (120min+)
- 📊 **Cross-Source Comparison** - Multi-article synthesis

## Workflow Decision Tree

```
User provides content
    ↓
Ask: Purpose + Depth Level + Preferred Frameworks
    ↓
┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────┐
│   Level 1       │   Level 2       │   Level 3       │   Level 4       │
│   Quick         │   Standard      │   Deep          │   Research      │
│   15min         │   30min         │   60min         │   120min+       │
├─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ • SCQA          │ Level 1 +       │ Level 2 +       │ Level 3 +       │
│ • 5W2H          │ • Critical      │ • Mental Models │ • Cross-source  │
│ • Structure     │ • Inversion     │ • First Princ.  │ • Web search    │
│                 │                 │ • Systems       │ • Synthesis     │
│                 │                 │ • Six Hats      │                 │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────┘
```

## Step 1: Initialize Analysis

**Ask User (conversationally):**
1. "What's your main goal for reading this?"
   - Problem-solving / Learning / Writing / Decision-making / Curiosity
2. "How deep do you want to go?"
   - Quick (15min) / Standard (30min) / Deep (60min) / Research (120min+)
3. "Any specific frameworks you'd like to use?"
   - Suggest based on content type (see Framework Selection Guide below)

**Default if no response:** Level 2 (Standard mode) with auto-selected frameworks

### Framework Selection Guide

Based on content type, auto-suggest:

```markdown
📄 Strategy/Business articles → SCQA + Mental Models + Inversion
📊 Research papers → 5W2H + Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking
💡 How-to guides → SCQA + 5W2H + First Principles
🎯 Opinion pieces → Critical Thinking + Inversion + Six Hats
📈 Case studies → SCQA + Mental Models + Systems Thinking
```

## Step 2: Structural Understanding

**Always start here regardless of depth level.**

### Phase 2A: Basic Structure

```markdown
📄 Content Type: [Article/Paper/Report/Guide]
⏱️ Estimated reading time: [X minutes]
🎯 Core Thesis: [One sentence]

Structure Overview:
├─ Main Argument 1
│   ├─ Supporting point 1.1
│   └─ Supporting point 1.2
├─ Main Argument 2
└─ Main Argument 3

Key Concepts: [3-5 terms with brief definitions]
```

### Phase 2B: SCQA Analysis (Quick Framework)

Load `references/scqa_framework.md` and apply:

```markdown
## SCQA Structure

**S (Situation)**: [Background/context the article establishes]
**C (Complication)**: [Problem/challenge identified]
**Q (Question)**: [Core question being addressed]
**A (Answer)**: [Main solution/conclusion]

📊 Structure Quality:
- Clarity: [★★★★☆]
- Logic flow: [★★★★★]
- Completeness: [★★★☆☆]
```

### Phase 2C: 5W2H Completeness Check (if Level 1+)

Quick scan using `references/5w2h_analysis.md`:

```markdown
## Information Completeness

✅ Well-covered: [What, Why, How]
⚠️  Partially covered: [Who, When]
❌ Missing: [Where, How much]

🔴 Critical gaps: [List 1-2 most important missing pieces]
```

## Step 3: Apply Thinking Models

**Select based on depth level and user preference:**

### Level 1 (Quick - 15 min)
**Core**: Structure + SCQA + 5W2H Quick Check

Output:
- SCQA breakdown
- Information gaps (from 5W2H)
- TOP 3 insights
- 1 immediate action item

### Level 2 (Standard - 30 min)
**Add**: Critical Thinking + Inversion

Load and apply:
- `references/critical_thinking.md`:
  - Argument quality assessment
  - Logic flaw identification
  - Evidence evaluation
  - Alternative perspectives

- `references/inversion_thinking.md`:
  - How to ensure failure? (reverse the advice)
  - What assumptions if wrong?
  - Missing risks
  - Pre-mortem analysis

```markdown
## Critical Analysis

### Argument Strength: [X/10]
Strengths:
- [Point 1]

Weaknesses:
- [Point 1]

Logical fallacies detected:
- [If any]

## Inversion Analysis

🚨 How this could fail:
1. [Failure mode 1] → Mitigation: [...]
2. [Failure mode 2] → Mitigation: [...]

Missing risk factors:
- [Risk 1]
```

### Level 3 (Deep - 60 min)
**Add**: Mental Models + First Principles + Systems + Six Hats

Load and apply:
- `references/mental_models.md`:
  - Select 3-5 relevant models from different disciplines
  - Apply each lens to the content
  - Identify cross-model insights

- `references/first_principles.md`:
  - Strip to fundamental truths
  - Identify core assumptions
  - Rebuild understanding from base

- `references/systems_thinking.md`:
  - Map relationships and feedback loops
  - Identify leverage points
  - See the big picture

- `references/six_hats.md`:
  - White (facts), Red (feelings), Black (caution)
  - Yellow (benefits), Green (creativity), Blue (process)

```markdown
## Multi-Model Analysis

### Mental Models Applied:
1. **[Model 1 from X discipline]**
   Insight: [...]

2. **[Model 2 from Y discipline]**
   Insight: [...]

3. **[Model 3 from Z discipline]**
   Insight: [...]

Cross-model pattern: [Key insight from combining models]

### First Principles Breakdown:
Core assumptions:
1. [Assumption 1] → Valid: [Yes/No/Conditional]
2. [Assumption 2] → Valid: [Yes/No/Conditional]

Fundamental truth: [What remains after stripping assumptions]

### Systems Map:
```
[Variable A] ──reinforces──> [Variable B]
      ↑                          |
      |                          |
   balances                  reinforces
      |                          |
      └───────── quantity of frameworks applied.

## Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [ginobefun](https://github.com/ginobefun)
- **Source:** [ginobefun/deep-reading-analyst-skill](https://github.com/ginobefun/deep-reading-analyst-skill)
- **License:** MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** no
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** no
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-ginobefun-deep-reading-analyst-skill-deep-reading-analyst
- Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/ginobefun
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