idea-vault-formatter

To convert a vague research idea into a falsifiable hypothesis, you can input a single-sentence idea to generate a complete Idea Vault note. This structured artifact enforces Popperian falsification through quantified thresholds and Devil's Advocate analysis.

Popperian falsification in hypothesis development requires defining quantifiable Kill Criteria and a minimum viable experiment upfront. It ensures a hypothesis is structured to be proven false rather than just confirmed, tracking the idea lifecycle via an append-only decision log.

Formatting an Obsidian note for scientific decision-making involves validating required frontmatter and adding five analytical modules: Devil's Advocate angles, a weighted evaluation matrix, analogy comparisons, minimum viable experiment, and Kill Criteria.

Yes, generating a research workflow artifact from a one-sentence idea preserves your original quoted text without modification. The process adds the missing falsification modules and decision artifacts around your unaltered input.

Generating an Idea Vault note automatically provides quantified thresholds grounded in physical reasoning for the minimum viable experiment. It enforces safety constraints against fabricated citations and unsupported numbers, requiring no manual threshold calculation.

Limitations of automated hypothesis formatting include strict prohibitions against modifying original quoted ideas and fabricating citations. It enforces an append-only decision log, meaning you cannot retroactively alter previous lifecycle entries once logged.