collate

Name: collate
Availability: InStock
Author: Agents4Academia-AI

Synthesize research notes and source documents into structured Markdown pages.

9|Updated Jul 1, 2026

Search Tags:#research #knowledge management #zotero #notion #obsidian #synthesis

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npx skills add https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA --skill collate

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: collate
Source: https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA/tree/main/.claude/skills/collate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA --skill collate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the fragmentation of research by automatically synthesizing scattered notes, PDF annotations, and source material into a cohesive, interlinked knowledge base.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Synthesis: Merges personal notes and objective source content into structured paper or concept pages.
Intelligent Updates: Detects new sources and weaves them into existing pages while preserving personal annotations.
Use Case: You have read several papers on a specific AI architecture and taken notes in Obsidian; use this skill to generate a unified, cited summary page that connects your personal insights with the objective technical details.

Quick Start

Use the collate skill to synthesize all notes and sources regarding the topic of attention mechanisms into a new concept page.

Frequently Asked Questions about collate

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I synthesize research notes and PDF annotations into a structured knowledge base?▼

To synthesize research notes into a structured knowledge base, this skill merges personal annotations with objective source content across Zotero, Notion, and Obsidian to generate interlinked Markdown pages with consistent citations.

Can I automatically update Obsidian concept pages when I add new sources to Zotero?▼

Yes, intelligent updates detect new sources and weave them into existing Obsidian concept pages while preserving your personal annotations. This ensures your structured knowledge base reflects the latest research without manual rewriting.

What is the best way to merge scattered arXiv paper notes into a unified Markdown summary?▼

The best way to merge scattered arXiv notes is to use automated synthesis to combine objective technical details with personal insights, generating a single interlinked Markdown page with standardized citation and annotation formatting.

Does this research synthesis approach require a specific knowledge management tool to work?▼

No single tool is strictly required, but the skill operates across Zotero, Notion, and Obsidian to interlink paper and concept documentation. It uses BM25 retrieval to maintain consistent formatting across these platforms.

Why does my research synthesis lose personal annotations when updating existing pages?▼

Loss of personal annotations during updates occurs when tools overwrite existing content instead of merging. This skill specifically preserves personal notes by detecting new sources and intelligently weaving them into existing structured pages.

When do I need template-based generation for research knowledge management?▼

You need template-based generation when synthesizing multiple source documents into structured Markdown pages to maintain consistent citation and annotation formatting across your entire interlinked knowledge base.