knowledge-briefing

Summarize knowledge-base changes across roots with source citations.

4|Updated Mar 21, 2026

Search Tags:#knowledge #briefing #cadence #root #grounded #source-cited #change-delta

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill knowledge-briefing

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: knowledge-briefing
Source: https://github.com/leocosta/octopus/tree/main/skills/knowledge-briefing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill knowledge-briefing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

A cadence for knowledge-base briefings that surfaces changes and attention-worthy items without being prompted. The deterministic core computes change-deltas since a per-root watermark and composes hygiene and synthesis, then this skill narrates the result, grounded to source nodes, at the cheapest available tier.

Core Features & Use Cases

Deterministic change-delta computation per root using the octopus briefing core.
Grounded, source-cited briefings that never invent context.
Cadence-driven delivery (daily or weekly) with per-root watermarking to manage progress.

Quick Start

Ask the system to generate today’s grounded briefing for all roots using the current watermark.

Frequently Asked Questions about knowledge-briefing

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically summarize knowledge-base changes for proactive planning?▼

Grounded knowledge briefings use deterministic change-delta computation per root and per-root watermarking to track progress. This ensures briefings only surface attention-worthy items that actually changed since the last watermark, preventing invented context.

What is the best way to schedule daily or weekly knowledge briefings across multiple roots?▼

Generate a grounded briefing by asking the system to produce today's summary for all roots using the current watermark. The deterministic core computes change-deltas and composes hygiene and synthesis into grounded prose at the cheapest available tier.

Can I get source-cited knowledge briefings that do not invent context?▼

Source-cited knowledge briefings narrate results strictly from updated knowledge-base items using deterministic change-delta computation. The system grounds all prose to source nodes, ensuring no invented context appears in the hygiene and synthesis output.

Does knowledge briefing require any specific dependencies or components to run?▼

Knowledge briefing requires no external dependencies or components to function. It relies on the built-in octopus briefing core to compute change-deltas and per-root watermarking to manage progress, producing grounded prose at the cheapest available tier.

How does per-root watermarking work for tracking knowledge-base change-deltas?▼

Per-root watermarking tracks knowledge-base change-deltas by recording the last processed state for each root. The deterministic core compares current nodes against this watermark to compute changes and surface attention-worthy items with source citations.

When should I not use automated cadence-driven briefings for my knowledge base?▼

Avoid automated cadence-driven briefings when your knowledge base lacks per-root watermarking or requires real-time alerts. The system computes change-deltas on daily or weekly cadences, so immediate notifications for individual updates are not supported.