knowledge-base

Query an indexed organizational knowledge base before external research.

88|108|Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/grandamenium/cortextos --skill knowledge-base-grandamenium
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: knowledge-base
Source: https://github.com/grandamenium/cortextos/tree/main/templates/analyst/.claude/skills/knowledge-base
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/grandamenium/cortextos --skill knowledge-base-grandamenium

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents teams from re-researching the same topics by letting agents query shared stored knowledge first and then save new findings back into the organization’s memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query existing knowledge before researching: retrieve prior answers, notes, and context about people, projects, tools, or org facts using natural-language questions.
  • Ingest research results to stop duplication: store substantial findings so future agents can cite and reuse them across the fleet.
  • Use shared vs. private collections: write to a shared scope for everyone or a private scope for your own agent-specific work.
  • Initialize when needed: set up the knowledge base for a new org once and avoid re-initializing it repeatedly.

Quick Start

Ask the analyst to query the knowledge base for what the team already knows about “our current beta waitlist email flow.”

Frequently Asked Questions about knowledge-base

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stop my agents from duplicating research on the same topics?

To stop duplicating research, agents can query an indexed organizational knowledge base using semantic search before initiating any external research, retrieving prior answers and named-entity context to reuse existing findings.

How does RAG-based QA work with an organizational knowledge base?

RAG-based QA with an organizational knowledge base works by running a retrieval query against indexed org facts and stored research findings first, allowing agents to answer natural-language questions using existing context before searching externally.

Can I separate shared and private research collections for agent orchestration?

Yes, you can separate research collections by ingesting substantial findings into either a shared scope for everyone or a private scope for your own agent-specific work within the knowledge base.

What's the best way to persist new research findings back into agent memory?

The best way to persist new research findings into agent memory is by ingesting substantial results into the knowledge base, storing them so future agents can cite and reuse the context across the fleet.

Do I need to initialize the knowledge base before querying existing org facts?

Yes, you need to initialize the knowledge base once for a new organization before querying existing org facts, avoiding re-initialization while ensuring the retrieval and ingestion scopes are properly set up.

When should I not use an organizational knowledge base for research automation?

You should avoid using an organizational knowledge base for research automation when you only need trivial or transient answers, as it is designed specifically to persist and retrieve substantial findings across agent workflows.