knowledge-capture

Capture conversation learnings and update project documentation with markdown entries.

Updated Nov 20, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #documentation #session-analysis #knowledge-capture #documentation-sync #architectural-notes

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npx skills add https://github.com/ianpojman/claude-skills --skill knowledge-capture

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Skill: knowledge-capture
Source: https://github.com/ianpojman/claude-skills/tree/main/knowledge-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ianpojman/claude-skills --skill knowledge-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents knowledge loss by automatically surfacing session learnings, discovery findings, and architecture decisions and pushing them into the appropriate project docs (README, troubleshooting guides, architecture docs, etc.). It can run alone or together with TaskFlow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Conversation analysis detects bugs, architecture decisions, performance insights, and setup steps from your sessions.
Smart Doc Updates updates targeted docs and creates structured entries in the right sections.
Use Case After a debugging session, automatically add a Troubleshooting entry and an Architecture rationale to the docs.

Quick Start

Use knowledge-capture sync to update docs from the current session or run a dry-run to preview what would be updated.

Frequently Asked Questions about knowledge-capture

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically capture session learnings and update project documentation?▼

Knowledge-capture analyzes your conversation to detect bugs, architecture decisions, and performance insights, then automatically updates relevant docs like Troubleshooting, Architecture, and Setup guides with discovered solutions and decisions.

Can I preview what documentation changes will be made before applying them?▼

Yes. Run a dry-run to preview which docs would be updated and what entries would be added, then use targeted file updates via --target to apply specific changes to your project.

What types of session findings does knowledge-capture categorize and document?▼

The Skill captures debugging solutions, architecture rationales, performance discoveries, and setup steps from your conversations, sorting each into the appropriate documentation section automatically.

Does knowledge-capture work standalone or does it require other tools?▼

Knowledge-capture runs independently or integrates with TaskFlow workflows, giving you flexibility to use it as a standalone documentation tool or embed it in larger automation pipelines.

What documentation formats does knowledge-capture update?▼

The Skill updates markdown-based project docs including README files, troubleshooting guides, architecture documentation, and performance notes with structured entries in the appropriate sections.