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Organize notes into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive folders.

5|3|Updated Jan 6, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#knowledge-management#GTD#actionability#note-management#para
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/skills --skill para
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: para
Source: https://github.com/durandom/skills/tree/main/skills/para
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/skills --skill para

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

PARA provides a framework to organize notes, projects, and references by actionability, reducing search time and cognitive friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Categorize content into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive to align with GTD workflows.
  • Sync PARA structure with GTD milestones to maintain consistency across planning and execution.
  • Support initialization, intake, categorization, and periodic reviews to keep information tidy over time.

Quick Start

Review the intake menu to categorize items (1 = Categorize) and follow the mapped workflows. Create a new PARA item using the Create workflow (Projects, Areas, or Resources). Periodically run the Sync or Review workflows to keep PARA in sync with GTD.

Frequently Asked Questions about para

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize notes by actionability to reduce search time?▼

Organize notes by actionability using the PARA framework, which categorizes information into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive. This structure reduces search time and cognitive friction by aligning information placement with its current actionability level.

What is the PARA method for personal knowledge management?▼

The PARA method is a personal knowledge management framework that sorts notes into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive. It reduces cognitive load by categorizing items based on their actionability and syncing them with GTD workflows.

How do I sync PARA folders with GTD milestones?▼

Sync PARA folders with GTD milestones by running periodic Sync or Review workflows. This maintains consistency across planning and execution by ensuring your Projects and Areas align with your GTD milestones over time.

How do I categorize new notes in a PARA knowledge base?▼

Categorize new notes in a PARA knowledge base by using the intake menu to route items into Projects, Areas, or Resources. Follow the mapped workflows to create new PARA items with a clear frontmatter-driven structure.

When should I use PARA over other note management systems?▼

Use PARA over other note management systems when you need to organize content by actionability and synchronize it with GTD workflows. It is suited for knowledge bases and project planning where items move dynamically between Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive.

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