Aphorisms

Name: Aphorisms
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Author: Steffen

Manage curated quotes, align them to TELOS themes, and support newsletter workflows.

186|24|Updated Jan 1, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Steffen025/pai-opencode --skill aphorisms

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Skill: Aphorisms
Source: https://github.com/Steffen025/pai-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/Aphorisms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Steffen025/pai-opencode --skill aphorisms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Aphorisms gives you a centralized, organized way to manage and recall impactful quotes for content creation, newsletters, and thought leadership.

Core Features & Use Cases

Quote curation: Maintain a curated database of aphorisms categorized by author and theme.
Workflow-driven recommendations: Find, add, and research quotes to match newsletter themes.
Context-rich metadata: Each quote has themes, context, and source to support purposeful usage.
Use Case: For a newsletter about resilience, quickly pull quotes that reinforce key messages while avoiding repetition.

Quick Start

Start by exploring the Aphorisms database at ~/.opencode/skills/aphorisms/Database/aphorisms.md and try the FindAphorism workflow to get a themed quote.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aphorisms

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

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How do I find relevant quotes for newsletter themes?▼

You can find relevant quotes for newsletter themes using the FindAphorism workflow, which analyzes your content and searches a curated markdown database to recommend aphorisms aligned with your TELOS themes, providing context and sources to support purposeful usage.

How do I add new quotes with context to the database?▼

You can add new quotes with context using the add workflow, which captures themes, context, and source metadata for each entry. This maintains an organized collection categorized by author and theme within the markdown database for future content creation and research.

What is the TELOS framework for organizing aphorisms?▼

TELOS themes provide a categorization framework to align curated aphorisms with specific content goals. The database uses these themes to match your newsletter topics with relevant quotes, enabling purposeful and structured retrieval through workflow-driven recommendations.

Do I need any external dependencies to run this quote curation tool?▼

No external dependencies are required. The tool relies on a local markdown database located at ~/.opencode/skills/aphorisms/Database/aphorisms.md and optionally supports thinker references, operating independently to manage and recommend quotes for your newsletter workflows.

What is the best way to research quotes and avoid repetition in newsletters?▼

The research workflow searches the curated database by author and theme to retrieve previously used aphorisms along with their context. This helps you identify gaps and select fresh quotes for current newsletter topics, avoiding repetition across your content.

Can I use this database for thought leadership content beyond newsletters?▼

Yes, the curated database supports thought leadership content beyond newsletters. You can search and retrieve aphorisms categorized by author and theme for general content creation, research, and any workflow requiring impactful, thematically aligned quotes to reinforce key messages.