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polanyi-skill

Analyze tacit knowledge and skill transfer using Polanyi's framework

Applies Michael Polanyi's mental models to analyze tacit knowledge, skill transfer, mentorship, and knowledge management problems. Explains why documentation and SOPs fail, why expertise is hard to teach, and where AI can and cannot replace human judgment. Routes each question to the right model, from tacit knowledge to the Republic of Science, with sourced research references.
npx skills add 0xenzyme/polanyi-skill --all -g -y

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install Polanyi Skill?โ–ผ

Run `npx skills add 0xenzyme/polanyi-skill --all -g -y` in your terminal to install it globally.

What is tacit knowledge and why does it matter?โ–ผ

Tacit knowledge is what you know but cannot fully put into words, like riding a bike or sensing a bug in code. This skill uses Polanyi's framework to explain why such expertise cannot be transferred through documents alone.

Why do SOPs and documentation fail in practice?โ–ผ

Because explicit instructions still require tacit understanding to be applied correctly. The skill helps you diagnose these gaps and design mentorship or pair-work practices that transfer real context.

Can AI replace programmers according to Polanyi?โ–ผ

The skill argues AI handles explicit knowledge well but lacks the embodied intuition built through years of practice. Workers who combine AI use with deep tacit knowledge stay ahead.

Does Polanyi Skill work with Claude Code?โ–ผ

Yes. It follows the standard SKILL.md format and runs in Claude Code, Codex, and other compatible environments.

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