speed
by SeanZoRspeed launches a browser-based RSVP speed reader that shows text one word at a time with Spritz-style ORP highlighting. Use it to review assistant output, articles, or notes quickly, with a predictable workflow that strips markdown and opens a local reader file.
This skill scores 66/100, which means it is listable but best framed as a niche utility rather than a broadly polished workflow. Directory users can expect a working trigger and a concrete execution path, but they should also note that the repository offers limited supporting guidance beyond the basic launch flow.
- Valid command-triggered skill with a clear purpose: launching a RSVP speed reader for text.
- Operational steps are specific and actionable: read the HTML file, inject content, open the reader, then confirm use of Space to play/pause.
- Includes a dedicated HTML asset, showing the skill is backed by an actual runnable interface rather than a placeholder.
- No install command, support files, or references are provided, so adoption may require manual setup or inspection.
- Workflow is narrow and lightly documented; it covers launch mechanics more than edge cases, content limits, or recovery behavior.
Overview of speed skill
What the speed skill does
The speed skill launches a browser-based RSVP speed reader for text, showing one word at a time with Spritz-style ORP highlighting. It is useful when you want to review long prose quickly without rewriting the content into a summary first.
Who should install it
Install speed if you often need to skim assistant output, articles, notes, or generated text and want a fast reading mode inside the workflow. It is a strong fit for Workflow Automation when the task is “take this text and present it for rapid review.”
What makes it different
Unlike a generic prompt that only asks for “read faster,” the speed skill has a specific execution path: it takes supplied text or the prior assistant response, strips markdown, writes it into a local reader file, and opens the reader in your browser. That makes the speed skill more predictable than a one-off instruction.
How to Use speed skill
Install the speed skill
Use the repository’s install flow for SeanZoR/claude-speed-reader and load the speed skill. In practice, the skill is meant to run as a command-triggered workflow, so you should expect the launcher to be invoked with text content, not as a free-form chat assistant.
Give it the right input
The best speed install experience comes from providing the text you actually want read. If you pass $ARGUMENTS, include the body content directly. If you do not, the skill falls back to your previous assistant message, which is useful for reviewing generated drafts without copying them out.
Follow the launch workflow
For best speed usage, the skill:
- Reads the local
data/reader.htmltemplate. - Injects escaped text into the page.
- Opens the HTML file in a browser.
- Prompts you to use
Spaceto play or pause.
This means the skill is not just a reader; it is a small local automation that transforms text into a playback view.
Read these files first
To understand the speed guide quickly, inspect SKILL.md and data/reader.html first. SKILL.md explains the execution order, while data/reader.html shows the actual reading interface and helps you judge whether the speed skill fits your environment and browser setup.
speed skill FAQ
Is speed skill only for long-form text?
No. It works for any text you want to review in an RSVP-style reader, but it is most valuable for dense prose, assistant drafts, and content you want to scan without line-by-line scrolling.
Does speed replace a summary prompt?
No. A summary prompt changes the content; the speed skill changes the reading mode. Use speed when you want rapid review of the original text, not when you need compression or analysis.
Is speed beginner-friendly?
Yes, if you can provide plain text or let it use the prior response. The main beginner hurdle is understanding that the skill expects readable prose, not raw markdown-heavy pages.
When should I not use speed?
Do not use speed if you need exact formatting, side-by-side comparison, or heavy editing. It is also a poor fit for content that depends on tables, code layout, or visual structure that would be lost when markdown is stripped.
How to Improve speed skill
Provide cleaner source text
The speed skill performs better when the input is already close to final prose. Remove menus, boilerplate, and duplicated headings before launching, because the reader strips markdown and will surface whatever text you feed it.
Be explicit about the reading target
For better speed results, say exactly what should be read: a single section, the whole draft, or the assistant’s last reply. “Read the summary section only” is more useful than “speed this up,” because it reduces ambiguity in the content passed into the reader.
Match the workflow to the content type
If you want the speed skill for Workflow Automation, keep it focused on text review rather than formatting tasks. It is strongest when the input is already a narrative block and weakest when the job depends on preserving structure, links, or code formatting.
Check the browser output, then iterate
If the first run feels awkward, improve the next run by shortening the source, removing markdown noise, or splitting very long text into sections. The biggest quality gains usually come from better input selection, not from changing the reader itself.