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extract

Extract wiki-worthy knowledge from unprocessed session summaries into wiki pages.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
Search Tags:#knowledge#wiki#session#extract#ingest#cairn
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JustinBeaudry/cairn --skill extract-justinbeaudry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: extract
Source: https://github.com/JustinBeaudry/cairn/tree/main/skills/extract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JustinBeaudry/cairn --skill extract-justinbeaudry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unprocessed session summaries often contain valuable knowledge that never makes it into the wiki, leading to lost insights and duplicated effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session Source Detection: Reads the vault’s session directory and identifies summaries that have not yet been extracted.
  • Candidate Presentation: Shows extraction candidates to the user for confirmation before creating wiki pages.
  • Automated Ingest: Runs the standard ingest workflow to generate or update wiki pages, maintain backlinks, and update indexes.
  • Nudge Management: Enables or disables a start‑session reminder about pending extractions.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run /cairn:extract to process any unprocessed session summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions about extract

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract wiki-worthy knowledge from unprocessed session summaries?▼

Run the extract workflow to process unprocessed session files in your vault, presenting extraction candidates for your confirmation before automatically ingesting selected content into the knowledge base with proper wiki templates and backlinks.

How does session summary extraction work for a knowledge base?▼

Session summary extraction works by reading vault state files to detect unprocessed summaries, showing you candidate insights for confirmation, and then creating or updating wiki pages with backlinks and index entries upon selection.

Can I review extracted insights before they are added to the wiki?▼

Yes, the extraction process presents candidate insights from session summaries for your explicit confirmation before running the automated ingest workflow to create or update wiki pages.

Does the wiki ingest process update existing pages or only create new ones?▼

The wiki ingest process both creates new wiki pages and updates existing ones, maintaining proper backlinks and updating index entries based on the extracted session summary content.

How do I get reminded about pending session summary extractions?▼

You can enable a nudge management feature that provides a start-session reminder about pending extractions, ensuring unprocessed session summaries are not forgotten.

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