panning-for-gold

Extract and evaluate ideas from messy transcripts into permanent inventories.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robwestz/ob1_workspace --skill panning-for-gold-robwestz
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Skill: panning-for-gold
Source: https://github.com/robwestz/ob1_workspace/tree/main/skills/panning-for-gold
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robwestz/ob1_workspace --skill panning-for-gold-robwestz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns messy transcripts, brain dumps, and multi-topic notes into a complete, durable inventory of ideas so nothing gets lost when sessions are compacted or interrupted.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts every thread before filtering, including personal, technical, relational, and creative ideas.
  • Evaluates the strongest threads with explicit verdicts, evidence quotes, and next actions.
  • Saves raw input, inventory, and synthesis outputs to permanent files and can capture the result back into Open Brain for later retrieval.
  • Use it for voice transcripts, meeting exports, stream-of-consciousness notes, or any raw capture that needs careful thread-by-thread analysis.

Quick Start

Use the panning-for-gold skill to analyze the attached transcript or brain dump and save the extracted inventory and gold-found synthesis to files.

Frequently Asked Questions about panning-for-gold

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract ideas from a messy voice transcript without losing any threads?

To extract ideas from a messy voice transcript, this Skill performs a complete thread inventory, preserving every personal, technical, and creative idea before filtering. It then evaluates the strongest threads with evidence quotes and next actions.

What is the best way to analyze stream-of-consciousness notes and brain dumps?

The best way to analyze stream-of-consciousness notes is to process the text thread-by-thread. This Skill extracts every idea from brain dumps, applies evidence-backed verdicts, and saves the synthesis output to permanent files so nothing is lost.

Can I capture analyzed transcript ideas back into Open Brain?

Yes, you can capture analyzed transcript ideas back into Open Brain. After extracting and evaluating threads from brain dumps, the Skill optionally saves the synthesis results directly into Open Brain for later retrieval.

Does this tool save the original raw input when analyzing chat exports?

Yes, this tool saves the original raw input when analyzing chat exports. It writes the raw capture, the complete thread inventory, and the final gold-found synthesis outputs to permanent files to ensure durability across sessions.

How do I ensure every topic is preserved when filtering multi-topic captures?

To ensure every topic is preserved when filtering multi-topic captures, this Skill requires a complete thread inventory before applying any evaluations. It extracts all relational and technical threads first, preventing data loss during synthesis.

What limitations exist when analyzing long meeting exports for idea extraction?

A key limitation when analyzing long meeting exports is the risk of losing data if sessions are compacted or interrupted. This Skill mitigates this by saving raw inputs and thread inventories to permanent files before completing the analysis.