knowledge-research

To avoid duplicate content in a knowledge base, you should perform an upfront orientation phase that assesses existing files, reads relevant README sections, and maps affected categories to identify overlaps before recording. This validation ensures new additions are highly contextual and prevents redundant information from being stored.

Planning research phases involves reading existing notes and knowledge base structure to determine topic scope and boundaries. You then assess current content, map affected categories, and produce a concise orientation report with suggested next steps to guide the actual recording process efficiently.

Yes, you can get a prepared recommendation that provides a clear action on next steps. Based on assessing existing content and mapping cross-references, the system outputs a decision to either record now, investigate further, or skip the topic entirely, ensuring high-quality additions.

A knowledge base orientation report should detail the identified topic, affected files, existing content overlaps, suggested next steps, and any outstanding questions. This concise summary provides the necessary context and validation required before any web research or actual recording begins.