braindump

Organize unfiltered thoughts into a dated markdown inbox with classified items.

23|2|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/onebrain-ai/onebrain --skill braindump-onebrain-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: braindump
Source: https://github.com/onebrain-ai/onebrain/tree/main/.claude/plugins/onebrain/skills/braindump
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/onebrain-ai/onebrain --skill braindump-onebrain-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of capturing a fast, unfiltered stream of thoughts and converting them into organized tasks, ideas, notes, questions, and project updates without you having to manually sort everything.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Classifies raw thoughts into multiple types (tasks, ideas, notes/references, questions, and reflections) and assigns each item to the right destination.
  • Creates a dated braindump inbox file immediately to preserve everything the user said with minimal friction.
  • Extracts tasks in the background so you can get a confirmation right away while task details are processed afterward.
  • Links updates to active projects when appropriate by appending brief notes to the correct project file for direct task/status/decision updates.

Quick Start

Say: “Go for it—what’s on your mind? Dump everything. I’ll sort it out.”

Frequently Asked Questions about braindump

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize a braindump of unfiltered thoughts into structured project notes?

Task extraction works by dispatching a Task Extractor in the background while immediately confirming receipt. It processes task details from your braindump note context and relevant vault paths afterward, allowing you to continue capturing thoughts without waiting.

Can I use this to append status updates directly to active project notes in Obsidian?

Yes, you can append updates to active project notes. The skill links updates to appropriate projects by appending brief notes to the correct project file for direct task, status, or decision updates within your vault.

What is the best way to classify free-form stream-of-consciousness writing into tasks?

The best way to classify stream-of-consciousness writing is by categorizing items by type into tasks, ideas, references, questions, and reflections. This approach suits multiple unrelated threads rather than single ideas or structured requests.

Does this knowledge management approach work for single structured ideas or multiple unrelated threads?

This knowledge management approach works specifically for multiple unrelated threads. It is designed for free-form, stream-of-consciousness dumps rather than single ideas or structured requests, ensuring messy thoughts are sorted effectively.

Do I need to manually create a dated inbox file before writing my braindump?

No, you do not need to manually create a dated inbox file. The skill creates a dated braindump markdown file immediately to preserve everything you said with minimal friction, handling the file creation automatically.