readwiseAccess Readwise highlights and Reader saved articles
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install refrigerator/readwiseRequires:
Access your Readwise highlights and Reader saved articles.
Get your API token from: https://readwise.io/access_token
Set the environment variable:
export READWISE_TOKEN="your_token_here"
Or add to ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json under "env".
node {baseDir}/scripts/readwise.mjs books [--limit 20]
node {baseDir}/scripts/readwise.mjs highlights [--book-id 123] [--limit 20]
node {baseDir}/scripts/readwise.mjs search "query"
node {baseDir}/scripts/readwise.mjs export [--updated-after 2024-01-01]
node {baseDir}/scripts/reader.mjs list [--location new|later|archive|feed] [--category article|book|podcast|...] [--limit 20]
node {baseDir}/scripts/reader.mjs get <document_id>
node {baseDir}/scripts/reader.mjs save "https://example.com/article" [--location later]
node {baseDir}/scripts/reader.mjs search "query"
--help on any command for optionsGenerated Mar 1, 2026
Researchers can use this skill to systematically collect and organize highlights from academic papers and articles saved in Reader. It enables efficient retrieval of key insights and citations, supporting literature reviews and knowledge synthesis.
Marketing professionals can save industry articles to Reader and extract highlights to identify trends and inspiration for campaigns. The search functionality helps quickly find relevant content for social media posts or reports.
Individuals can integrate this skill to centralize highlights from books and saved articles, creating a personal digital library. It supports lifelong learning by making it easy to review and export insights for notes or projects.
Consulting teams can use the skill to share and analyze saved articles and highlights from client research. Commands like export and search facilitate collaborative report-building and data-driven decision-making.
Readwise offers a paid subscription for API access, allowing users to sync highlights from various sources. Revenue is generated through monthly or annual fees from individuals and teams seeking enhanced data integration.
The skill leverages Readwise's freemium model, where basic access is free but advanced features like unlimited exports or priority support require a paid plan. This drives user adoption and upsells.
Targeting businesses, this model involves custom integrations of the skill into corporate workflows, such as for research teams or content departments. Revenue comes from licensing fees and tailored support contracts.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure the READWISE_TOKEN is securely stored in environment variables and test rate limits to avoid API throttling during high usage.
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