bear-hunter-system

Generate a causal GRINDE map with a Mermaid diagram from complex material.

2|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill bear-hunter-system
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-hunter-system
Source: https://github.com/Ivcota/skills/tree/main/bear-hunter-system
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill bear-hunter-system

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Bear Hunter System (BHS) provides a structured method to encode complex material into a causal GRINDE map, targeting 80-95% retention by organizing knowledge into layers: Backbone, Concepts, Details, and Arbitrary. It guides users who want to learn a topic, study challenging material, build a GRINDE map, or encode information quickly, while surfacing triggers like bear hunter, GRINDE map, layers of learning, or backbone and concepts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based workflow (Open, AIM, SHOOT, SKIN) to extract keywords, propose backbones, add conceptual meat, and generate a shareable GRINDE map.
  • Interactive, user-led backbone decisions to avoid accidental imposition and promote ownership of the mental model.
  • Mermaid-compatible GRINDE diagrams with clear layering (backbone, concepts, details, arbitrary) and optional cross-connections for critical relationships.

Quick Start

Start by asking the user what topic they want to learn and begin building the GRINDE map together.

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-hunter-system

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure complex study material for maximum retention?

To structure study material for maximum retention, you extract a lean causal backbone of 2-6 nodes, add conceptual layers, and validate directions to prevent reverse causality. This GRINDE map method targets 80-95% retention.

What is a GRINDE map and how does it help with learning?

A GRINDE map is a layered knowledge structure that organizes complex material into Backbone, Concepts, Details, and Arbitrary layers. It helps learning by establishing a causal mental model that maximizes long-term retention.

How do I build a mind map from unstructured notes and documents?

To build a mind map from unstructured notes, you process the source material through phased extraction to identify a core backbone, validate user-led conceptual directions, and generate a Mermaid diagram with clear layering.

Can I use causal mapping to study topics with uncertain sources?

Yes, causal mapping handles uncertain sources, notes, and documents by generating a validated backbone and adding conceptual meat through interactive phases. This ensures ownership of the mental model despite source ambiguity.

What is the best way to validate a knowledge backbone when studying?

The best way to validate a knowledge backbone is through interactive user-led decisions during the extraction phases. This avoids accidental imposition, prevents reverse causality, and promotes ownership of the mental model.

Does this learning system output shareable mind map diagrams?

Yes, the learning system outputs Mermaid-compatible GRINDE diagrams with clear layering and optional cross-connections for critical relationships. These diagrams are generated in the final phase for easy sharing.