When should I avoid using the Story Explanation skill?

Avoid using this skill if you need a quick, purely technical summary or raw data extraction where narrative quality and conversational tone are not required.

Can I get source citations in my story summaries?

Yes, the skill includes a specific workflow for N-length stories with inline source links following every sentence that mentions a key development.

How does the UltraThink protocol work?

UltraThink analyzes content from multiple perspectives, exploring diverse narrative framings and structural approaches to select the single most engaging way to present the information.

Does it support video content?

Yes, by integrating with tools like Fabric, the skill can extract content from YouTube URLs and transform the transcript into a narrative summary.

What is the Story Explanation skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that allows Claude to generate compelling, story-driven summaries rather than generic bullet points, using a sophisticated deep-thinking protocol.

Story Explanation & Narrative Summary

Name: Story Explanation & Narrative Summary
Author: Activer007

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Content Management

Transforms complex content into compelling, conversational story-format summaries using deep narrative analysis and specialized first-person perspectives.

About

The Story Explanation skill moves beyond generic summaries by leveraging the UltraThink protocol to evaluate multiple narrative framings before generating output. Inspired by Daniel Miessler’s conversational and curious first-person voice, it provides context-rich explanations that prioritize engagement and clarity over dry technical extraction. Whether you need a concise 5-line summary or a comprehensive narrative with inline citations, this skill ensures complex ideas are accessible and memorable by finding the most compelling 'wow' factor in any piece of content.

Key Features

Conversational Persona: Delivers content in a direct, first-person, and genuinely curious human voice.
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Source Attribution: Integrates inline links and primary source lists for high-transparency summaries.
UltraThink Deep Reasoning: Analyzes 5-7 different narrative angles to find the most effective hook.
Tool Integration: Works with Fabric for YouTube extraction and Foundry MCP for comprehensive analysis.
Multiple Formatting Options: Supports 3-part stories, abridged 5-line summaries, and n-length linked formats.

Use Cases

Converting long-form articles or transcripts into engaging, narrative-driven newsletter content.
Creating concise, high-impact 5-line summaries of long videos or research papers.
Explaining complex philosophical or technical concepts through a human-centric storytelling lens.

About

Key Features

Conversational Persona: Delivers content in a direct, first-person, and genuinely curious human voice.
0 GitHub stars
Source Attribution: Integrates inline links and primary source lists for high-transparency summaries.
UltraThink Deep Reasoning: Analyzes 5-7 different narrative angles to find the most effective hook.
Tool Integration: Works with Fabric for YouTube extraction and Foundry MCP for comprehensive analysis.
Multiple Formatting Options: Supports 3-part stories, abridged 5-line summaries, and n-length linked formats.

Use Cases

Converting long-form articles or transcripts into engaging, narrative-driven newsletter content.
Creating concise, high-impact 5-line summaries of long videos or research papers.
Explaining complex philosophical or technical concepts through a human-centric storytelling lens.