scout

Evaluate URLs and tools for relevance and coverage against a user profile.

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Search Tags:#knowledge base #triage #relevance scoring #tool assessment #url evaluation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Boboegg/COG-second-brain --skill scout-boboegg

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Skill: scout
Source: https://github.com/Boboegg/COG-second-brain/tree/main/.claude/skills/scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Boboegg/COG-second-brain --skill scout-boboegg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Scout Skill solves the problem of sifting through URLs and tools to determine their relevance and worth for inclusion in your knowledge base.

Core Features & Use Cases

URL/Tool Evaluation: Assess the relevance and worth of URLs and tools for potential inclusion in your knowledge base.
Vault Coverage Check: Check for existing coverage to avoid duplicates.
Relevance Score: Score the relevance against your user profile and interests.
Recommendation: Provide a recommendation to save or skip the URL/tool.
Batch Processing: Process multiple URLs/tools at once.

Quick Start

Use the /scout command followed by a URL or tool name to evaluate its relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions about scout

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I evaluate URLs and tools for relevance before adding them to my knowledge base?▼

To evaluate URLs and tools for relevance, you can use a triage process that scores them against your user profile and checks existing knowledge base coverage to avoid duplicates. This scoring mechanism helps determine whether to save or skip a resource.

Can I batch process multiple URLs to assess their worth at once?▼

Yes, you can batch process multiple URLs to assess their worth at once. The evaluation supports batch processing, allowing you to simultaneously check coverage and relevance scores for several tools or links rather than handling them individually.

What is the best way to check if a URL is already covered in my knowledge base?▼

The best way to check if a URL is already covered in your knowledge base is to perform a vault coverage check. This process scans existing entries to identify duplicates before you commit to saving a new tool or link.

How does relevance scoring work for tool assessment?▼

Relevance scoring for tool assessment works by comparing the URL or tool against your defined user profile and interests. It generates a quantitative score that directly informs the final recommendation to save or skip the evaluated resource.

Does the scout skill integrate with other commands for URL evaluation?▼

Yes, the URL evaluation skill integrates with other skills like /url-dump. This integration allows you to seamlessly pass URLs from a dump directly into the triage process for relevance scoring and coverage checks.

When should I skip saving a tool during URL triage?▼

You should skip saving a tool during URL triage when the relevance score is low or when the vault coverage check indicates that your knowledge base already contains sufficient information on that specific topic or resource.