panning-for-gold

Extract idea threads from transcripts and notes into inventories with evaluations.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Greyborne/OB1-Canobi --skill panning-for-gold-greyborne
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: panning-for-gold
Source: https://github.com/Greyborne/OB1-Canobi/tree/main/skills/panning-for-gold
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Greyborne/OB1-Canobi --skill panning-for-gold-greyborne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of turning messy transcripts, brain dumps, and multi-topic notes into an actually usable set of ideas with clear prioritization and Open Brain-ready outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thread extraction with completeness: extracts every idea thread without filtering so important insights aren’t lost to bias.
  • Two-phase verification: reads summary first when available, then verifies against the transcript to reduce missed threads.
  • Evaluation and synthesis workflow: evaluates highest-signal threads, writes permanent outputs, and optionally captures top outcomes back into Open Brain.

Example: after a long voice transcript or exported meeting chat, it produces a numbered thread inventory plus a gold-found synthesis with ACT NOW / RESEARCH MORE / PARKED / KILLED sections.

Quick Start

Paste your transcript or multi-topic markdown into your workspace and tell the AI client: "Pan for gold and save the inventory and gold-found synthesis."

Frequently Asked Questions about panning-for-gold

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

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How do I extract actionable ideas from voice transcripts and brain dumps?

To extract actionable ideas from voice transcripts and brain dumps, you can run a two-phase verification workflow that reads existing summaries, cross-checks against the full transcript, and outputs a numbered thread inventory with evaluation sections.

What's the best way to organize multi-topic notes into a prioritized idea inventory?

Organizing multi-topic notes into a prioritized idea inventory involves extracting every thread without filtering, evaluating the highest-signal items, and synthesizing them into ACT NOW, RESEARCH MORE, PARKED, and KILLED categories for decision-making.

Can I save extracted insights permanently across agent runs from meeting transcripts?

Yes, you can save extracted insights permanently across agent runs by writing permanent output files, such as the numbered inventory and gold-found synthesis, directly to your project docs directory.

Does panning-for-gold work with markdown transcripts for idea extraction?

Panning-for-gold works with markdown transcripts by loading the skill from SKILL.md at your client's skill/rules location, processing the multi-topic markdown, and saving the evaluated idea inventories to your project workspace.

How do I preserve important insights without bias when processing brain dumps?

To preserve important insights without bias when processing brain dumps, the workflow extracts every idea thread without filtering and applies a two-phase verification to reduce missed threads before final synthesis.