knowledge-base

Ingest URLs, documents, and transcripts into a searchable knowledge base.

75|18|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar --skill knowledge-base-jkheadley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: knowledge-base
Source: https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar/tree/main/skills/knowledge-base
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar --skill knowledge-base-jkheadley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns scattered URLs, documents, and transcripts into a searchable knowledge base so you can retrieve prior research instead of re-reading the same material.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ingest Content: Add web articles, documents, transcripts, and cleaned research notes into .instar/knowledge with frontmatter metadata.
  • Search Past Research: Query stored content through full-text search to quickly find facts, quotes, and reference material across your saved sources.
  • Manage Knowledge Collections: List, browse, and remove ingested sources while keeping a catalog of what has been added.
  • Use Case: A researcher collects several blog posts, transcripts, and docs during a project, ingests them into the knowledge base, and later asks the agent to recall the most relevant points instantly.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to ingest the provided source into the knowledge base, sync the memory index, and make the new information searchable.

Frequently Asked Questions about knowledge-base

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make URLs and transcripts searchable for future research?

Ingesting documents into a searchable knowledge base involves adding web articles, transcripts, and notes into a local catalog. The system stores content as markdown files with YAML frontmatter and syncs a full-text index for instant retrieval.

What is the best way to search past research instead of re-reading documents?

The best way to search past research is querying a knowledge base with full-text search. This retrieves relevant facts, quotes, and reference material across previously ingested URLs and transcripts, eliminating the need to re-read source documents.

Can I ingest meeting transcripts and media notes into a knowledge base?

Yes, you can ingest meeting transcripts and media notes into a knowledge base. The system accepts URLs, documents, and transcripts, storing them with frontmatter metadata so you can review and search across media or meeting content later.

How do I manage and remove ingested sources from a knowledge catalog?

You manage and remove ingested sources from a knowledge catalog using CLI or API commands. These commands allow you to list, browse, and delete saved URLs and documents while keeping the memory index synchronized.

Does full-text search work with markdown files using YAML frontmatter?

Yes, full-text search works with markdown files using YAML frontmatter. The knowledge base uses MemoryIndex FTS5 indexing to parse the frontmatter metadata and search across the ingested content catalog.