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athena-notes

Creates IDEA, EXPLORATION, DECISION, SESSION, and THREAD notes with frontmatter-driven metadata and cross-links for Mint-like workflows.

Updated Oct 28, 2025
Search Tags:#templates#vault-structure#athena-notes#muse#thinking-system#note-types#linking-patterns
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bryan-thompsoncodes/dotfiles --skill athena-notes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: athena-notes
Source: https://github.com/bryan-thompsoncodes/dotfiles/tree/main/dot-config/opencode/skills/athena-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bryan-thompsoncodes/dotfiles --skill athena-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill standardizes the capture and organization of Muse thinking notes, providing templates and patterns that make thoughts findable, linkable, and reusable across sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Defines standardized note types (IDEA, EXPLORATION, DECISION, SESSION, THREAD) and templates to guide capture and thinking workflows.
  • Establishes a frontmatter-driven workflow and vault structure for consistent linking, tagging, and cross-note navigation.
  • Use case: capture a quick insight, run a thinking session, and thread related ideas into a coherent knowledge base.

Quick Start

Create a new IDEA note using the prescribed frontmatter and template.

Frequently Asked Questions about athena-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a thinking notes vault to make ideas linkable across sessions?▼

Structure a thinking notes vault by applying frontmatter-driven templates for predefined note types like IDEA, EXPLORATION, and DECISION. This enforces consistent linking, tagging, and cross-note navigation to make thoughts findable and reusable.

What is the best way to capture quick insights during a thinking session?▼

The best way to capture quick insights is using the predefined SESSION note template. It standardizes frontmatter with dates and links, allowing you to quickly capture thoughts and automatically thread them into a coherent knowledge base.

Can I use predefined note templates to organize a personal knowledge base?▼

Yes, you can use predefined note templates to organize a personal knowledge base. Defining types like THREAD and EXPLORATION establishes a taxonomy with backlinks and optional folders for references, ensuring coherent cross-note navigation.

Does a frontmatter-driven workflow require specific folders for references and assets?▼

A frontmatter-driven workflow includes optional folders for references, assets, and scripts, but does not strictly require them. The core structure relies on standardized note types, dates, and links to maintain vault coherence across capture sessions.

How do backlinks and tag taxonomy work when threading related ideas?▼

Backlinks and tag taxonomy work by applying cross-note linking patterns across standardized THREAD notes. This connects related ideas and explorations, building a coherent knowledge vault where thoughts are findable and reusable across sessions.

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