alive-capture

Capture external content into walnut bundles and update the context manifest.

124|7|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alivecontext/alive --skill alive-capture
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alive-capture
Source: https://github.com/alivecontext/alive/tree/main/hermes/hermes-skills/alive-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alivecontext/alive --skill alive-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

External content arrives — emails, transcripts, screenshots, documents, and research results. This Skill captures and routes that content into a walnut bundle for organized context, preserving raw inputs and enabling later analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Route content into the active bundle's raw/ directory or create new bundles as needed.
  • Update the context manifest with newly captured sources.
  • Rename and stash insights, decisions, and people mentions for quick retrieval.
  • Handle various content types including text, files, and media.

Quick Start

Capture this email or document into the active walnut's raw/ bundle.

Frequently Asked Questions about alive-capture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture emails and documents into a structured content bundle?

Yes, capturing screenshots and media files into walnut bundles supports various content types including text and media. The Skill routes these files into the active bundle and updates the context manifest for later analysis.

What is the best way to organize external content for later analysis?

Organizing external content for analysis is handled by routing raw inputs like emails and research outputs into walnut bundles. This preserves original files and updates the context manifest for consistent file naming and organized retrieval.

Can I route research outputs into an existing bundle without creating duplicates?

Yes, routing research outputs into an existing bundle updates the context manifest with newly captured sources. The Skill handles routing decisions to place content correctly into active bundles without creating unnecessary duplicates.

Does this content capture tool support transcripts and text files?

This content capture tool supports transcripts, text files, emails, and screenshots. It routes these various content types into walnut bundles and updates the context manifest to ensure organized retrieval of raw inputs.

When should I create a new bundle instead of routing to an active one?

You should create a new bundle when existing active bundles do not match the incoming content context. The Skill evaluates routing decisions to either place content in an active bundle or generate a new one for organized context.