compound

Extract lessons, patterns, and decisions into Obsidian Knowledge artifacts and GEMINI.md.

10|1|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thoreinstein/beads-workflow --skill compound-thoreinstein
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Skill: compound
Source: https://github.com/thoreinstein/beads-workflow/tree/main/skills/compound
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thoreinstein/beads-workflow --skill compound-thoreinstein

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Compiling lessons, patterns, and architectural truths from completed work into durable team knowledge to guide future decisions and prevent repeat mistakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Knowledge Artifacts: Generate and store Pattern, Trap, and Decision records under Knowledge/Patterns, Knowledge/Traps, and Knowledge/Decisions.
  • GEMINI Synthesis: Update GEMINI.md to reflect new architectural learnings and project context.
  • Post-mortems & retrospectives: Apply to ticket retrospectives and architectural reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Quick Start

Identify a completed ticket and invoke the compound process to extract lessons, patterns, and decisions. The artifacts will be saved in the Obsidian vault under the Knowledge/ directories and GEMINI.md will be updated.

Frequently Asked Questions about compound

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract lessons from ticket retrospectives and post-mortems?

To extract lessons from ticket retrospectives and post-mortems, the skill processes completed work to generate Pattern, Trap, and Decision artifacts, saving them directly into your Obsidian vault.

What is the best way to document architectural patterns and decisions for future reference?

Documenting architectural patterns and decisions is handled by creating durable Knowledge Artifacts stored under Knowledge/Patterns and Knowledge/Decisions directories, ensuring future teams can reference established architectural truths.

Does this tool work with Obsidian for knowledge management?

Yes, Obsidian integration is core to this tool; generated knowledge artifacts are written directly into the Obsidian vault under specific Knowledge/ directories to maintain structured team knowledge.

How do I update GEMINI.md with new architectural learnings?

Updating GEMINI.md with new architectural learnings happens automatically during the knowledge synthesis process, applying extracted project context and architectural truths to the file.

Can I capture recurring traps and mistakes from completed work?

Yes, you can capture recurring traps and mistakes by running the extraction process on completed work, which generates specific Trap artifacts saved to the Knowledge/Traps directory to prevent repeat errors.

What is needed to start compiling team knowledge from architectural reviews?

To start compiling team knowledge from architectural reviews, you need a completed ticket or review and an Obsidian vault configured to store the generated Pattern, Trap, and Decision artifacts.