The short version
Book to Skill
By Virgilio Jr
Turn a book or document into a reusable playbook your AI assistant can apply.
JSON Canvas
By Steph Ango (Kepano / Obsidian)
Create visual knowledge maps, mind maps, and flowcharts for Obsidian without any code.
What each one does
Book to Skill
- Reads PDF, EPUB, Word, HTML, Markdown, plain text, and other document formats
- Extracts named frameworks, mental models, principles, and anti-patterns in the author's own terms
- Creates chapter-by-chapter notes plus a glossary, patterns guide, and cheat sheet
- Offers an analyze-only mode so you can review findings before anything is generated
- Updates an existing book skill when you add new chapters or sources
JSON Canvas
- Creates visual canvases with text boxes, images, links, and grouped elements
- Connects ideas with labeled arrows and color-coded relationships
- Generates mind maps, flowcharts, project boards, and research diagrams
- Organizes complex information spatially so you can see the big picture
- Saves files that open directly in Obsidian's canvas view
When to pick each one
Reach for Book to Skill when…
- You want your AI assistant to apply a book's frameworks while you work
- You're building a reusable knowledge base from a stack of documents or reports
- You need quick lookups of key concepts from a long book without rereading it
Reach for JSON Canvas when…
- You're brainstorming a new project and want to map out all the moving pieces
- You need to visualize how different ideas or documents connect to each other
- You're planning a workflow or process and want to see it as a flowchart
- You want to turn scattered notes into an organized visual knowledge map
Quick facts
| Book to Skill | JSON Canvas | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Virgilio Jr | Steph Ango (Kepano / Obsidian) |
| Category | Knowledge & Research | Knowledge & Research |
| Source | View ↗ | View ↗ |
| Detail page | Open | Open |