outline-budgeter

You can consolidate a fragmented research outline by merging adjacent subsections with similar keywords or weak mapping coverage into fewer, thicker sections. This targets approximately 6-8 H2 sections to prevent H3 explosion and create a cohesive structure.

An H3 explosion in document structure happens when an outline becomes over-fragmented into dozens of tiny subsections. You fix it by merging adjacent H3s with similar keywords or weak mapping coverage to achieve 6-8 thicker, paper-like H2 sections.

Merging subsections in an outline.yml file involves analyzing adjacent H3s with similar keywords and weak mapping coverage. By querying mapping.tsv data, you can consolidate fragmented subsections into a manageable budget of 6-8 main H2 sections.

You need outline consolidation for your research paper when your outline has dozens of tiny H3s, creating an over-fragmented structure. Consolidating these into 6-8 main H2 sections ensures a cohesive, paper-like hierarchy before you start writing prose.

Yes, you can use queries.md and outline/mapping.tsv to inform outline merge decisions. The consolidation process prioritizes merging adjacent H3s that exhibit similar keywords or weak mapping coverage based on the data in these input files.

The target structure for an optimized research outline is approximately 6-8 main H2 sections containing fewer, thicker H3 subsections. This structure prevents over-fragmentation and ensures a clear, hierarchical document suitable for writing prose.