auto-capture

Capture end-of-session decisions and ACT NOW items as Open Brain thoughts.

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #summarization #knowledge management #action items #session capture #open brain

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/robwestz/ob1_workspace --skill auto-capture-robwestz

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-capture
Source: https://github.com/robwestz/ob1_workspace/tree/main/skills/auto-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robwestz/ob1_workspace --skill auto-capture-robwestz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents valuable end-of-session decisions, action items, and summaries from being forgotten by turning session close into a deliberate capture moment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Captures each ACT NOW item as its own Open Brain thought so important next steps stay actionable.
Creates one concise session summary with the main themes, context, and where the fuller discussion lives.
Checks for obvious duplicates when search is available, skips low-value noise, and works well for wrap-ups, brainstorms, and Panning for Gold runs.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to wrap up the session and capture the highest-value ACT NOW items plus a concise session summary to Open Brain.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-capture

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

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How do I capture session decisions and action items before closing a brainstorm?▼

Capturing session decisions involves isolating each ACT NOW item as a separate Open Brain thought and creating one concise summary with main themes and context. This prevents valuable wrap-up conclusions and next actions from disappearing.

What is the best way to save knowledge management outcomes from a brainstorm conclusion?▼

Saving brainstorm outcomes requires creating a concise session summary with enough provenance to remain useful later, plus separate Open Brain captures for each ACT NOW item to keep next steps actionable.

Can I use this session capture approach for Panning for Gold runs and workflow wrap-ups?▼

Yes, session capture applies to Panning for Gold runs, workflow wrap-ups, brainstorms, and any closing conversation with valuable outcomes to preserve, ensuring end-of-session decisions are deliberately saved.

How do I avoid duplicate action items when saving session summaries to Open Brain?▼

Avoiding duplicate action items requires checking for obvious duplicates when a search tool is available before capturing. This skips low-value noise and ensures only unique ACT NOW items are saved.

Does session capture require a search tool to save end-of-session decisions?▼

Session capture does not strictly require a search tool, but duplicate checking is applied when one is available. This ensures action items and summaries remain unique and free of low-value noise.

Why should I capture each ACT NOW item separately during a session wrap-up?▼

Capturing each ACT NOW item separately ensures important next steps stay actionable within Open Brain. This isolates individual action items from the broader session summary, preserving their specific context and urgency.