distill

Capture session decisions and actions as tagged knowledge entries in Distillery.

24|9|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/norrietaylor/distillery --skill distill-norrietaylor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: distill
Source: https://github.com/norrietaylor/distillery/tree/main/skills/distill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/norrietaylor/distillery --skill distill-norrietaylor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Distill captures decisions, architectural insights, and action items from a working session and stores them as knowledge entries in Distillery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture end-of-session decisions, rationale, and action items for the knowledge base.
  • Preserve provenance, structure, and project-scoped tagging for easy retrieval.
  • Support deduplication, linking to related entries, and metadata-driven search.

Quick Start

Capture the most important decisions, rationale, and actions from the current session and store them as a knowledge entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about distill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture decisions and action items from a working session into a knowledge base?

To capture decisions, you can distill the end-of-session insights, rationale, and action items into a structured knowledge entry. This process preserves provenance and project-scoped tagging to ensure easy retrieval and reuse within your knowledge base.

What is knowledge base deduplication and when do I need it for session knowledge?

Knowledge base deduplication is an automated check that prevents redundant entries when capturing session knowledge. You need it when distilling multiple working sessions or team meetings to ensure your knowledge base remains clean and avoids storing duplicate decisions.

How do I preserve provenance and metadata when saving team meeting decisions?

You preserve provenance and metadata by using an automated distillation workflow that tags session knowledge with project scope and structure. This ensures subsequent retrieval and reuse is guided by accurate decision documentation and context.

Can I use this distillation workflow for architectural insights from team workshops?

Yes, you can distill architectural insights and action items from team workshops. The workflow is designed to capture structured summaries from these sessions and persist them as knowledge entries with project-scoped tagging for easy retrieval.

What is the best way to structure session knowledge for metadata-driven search?

The best way to structure session knowledge is to capture decisions and actions with provenance and project-scoped tagging. This automated workflow provides metadata that guides subsequent retrieval and supports linking related entries for metadata-driven search.