distill-ticker

Parse dated H2 blocks and resolve SUPERSEDES chains into a consensus snapshot.

4|Updated May 5, 2026

Search Tags:#open questions #portfolio research #investment journaling #ticker distillation #git log parsing #decision snapshots #supersedes resolution

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mthli/skills --skill distill-ticker

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: distill-ticker
Source: https://github.com/mthli/skills/tree/main/distill-ticker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mthli/skills --skill distill-ticker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps each stock’s “current view” up to date by turning an append-only journal of theses and observations into a single, readable snapshot for future sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Rolls up a ticker journal into a snapshot: consolidates positions/<TICKER>.md (Thesis/Observation blocks) plus ticker-tagged Lesson entries from postmortems.md into .claude/snapshots/positions/<TICKER>.md.
Derives stance and key decision fields: maps the latest non-superseded Thesis into a consistent snapshot format (stance, horizon, conviction, catalysts, invalidation triggers).
Surfaces open questions: includes newer observations that haven’t been incorporated into a subsequent Thesis.
Preserves auditability: never edits the journal; it only writes a derived, regenerable snapshot and preserves superseded history as a compact section.

Quick Start

Ask for a distillation like: “/distill-ticker for NVDA to refresh the snapshot at .claude/snapshots/positions/NVDA.md.”

Frequently Asked Questions about distill-ticker

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I consolidate an append-only investment journal into a current consensus snapshot?▼

You consolidate an investment journal by rolling up dated Thesis and Observation blocks into a single current-consensus snapshot. This derived snapshot captures the latest stance, open questions, and key decision fields for faster future reference.

What is the best way to resolve superseded thesis chains in a portfolio research log?▼

To resolve superseded thesis chains, you parse dated H2 blocks and check git history to trace SUPERSEDES links. This ensures only the latest valid thesis is mapped into your snapshot while preserving older history compactly.

How do I extract open questions from a stock ticker's observation history?▼

You extract open questions by identifying newer observations that have not yet been incorporated into a subsequent Thesis block. These unresolved observations are then surfaced and written into the current snapshot for future decision-making.

Can I generate decision snapshots for my positions without altering the original markdown journal?▼

Yes, you can generate decision snapshots without altering the original journal. The distillation process writes only to a derived, regenerable snapshot file, preserving the append-only auditability of your original positions and postmortems markdown files.

When should I refresh my ticker consensus snapshot during investment journaling?▼

You should refresh your ticker consensus snapshot when new Thesis or Observation blocks have accumulated in your positions markdown and you need an updated view. An explicit user request is required to trigger the rollup and write the snapshot.