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second-brain-external-sweep

Review native sources and convert outcomes into concise Notion records.

10|1|Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#zotero#codex#gmail#notion#second brain#task capture#source review
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcocello/dot-codex --skill second-brain-external-sweep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: second-brain-external-sweep
Source: https://github.com/marcocello/dot-codex/tree/main/skills/second-brain-external-sweep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcocello/dot-codex --skill second-brain-external-sweep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you review scattered native sources and convert only the meaningful outcomes into concise Notion Second Brain updates, so you do not have to manually copy entire threads, transcripts, or repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source review across native tools: Check Gmail, Zotero, Git, Granola, Codex threads, or other local sources without importing everything into Notion.
  • Concise derived records: Extract commitments, waiting items, deal movement, research takeaways, and experiment ideas into the correct Second Brain buckets.
  • Evidence-based updates: Attach source links or short evidence to every row and mark low-confidence items for review when the signal is indirect.

Quick Start

Use the second-brain-external-sweep skill to review the requested sources and produce concise Notion-ready task, deal, and idea updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about second-brain-external-sweep

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture tasks and ideas from Gmail and Granola into Notion without importing entire threads?▼

The Skill reviews native sources like Gmail and Granola, extracting only meaningful outcomes into concise Notion Second Brain records with evidence links, avoiding bulk content imports.

What's the best way to turn Zotero research takeaways into concise Notion Second Brain updates?▼

The best way is using source-aware inspection to extract Zotero research takeaways into concise Notion Second Brain records, applying evidence-backed row creation and confidence labeling.

Can I use this Skill to extract commitments and deals from Git repositories and Codex threads?▼

Yes, the Skill safely performs read-only handling of Git repositories and Codex threads to extract commitments, deal movement, and experiment ideas into Notion Second Brain records.

Does the external source review process modify my original Gmail or Git data?▼

No, the external source review applies safe read-only handling to native sources. It only mutates original Gmail or Git data when you provide explicit user approval.

How does confidence labeling work for indirect signals captured from local sources?▼

Confidence labeling marks low-confidence items for review when the captured signal from local sources is indirect. This ensures every Notion Second Brain row maintains evidence-backed accuracy.

What are the limitations of capturing waiting items from native source systems?▼

A limitation is avoiding bulk importing. The Skill requires source-aware inspection to extract waiting items, meaning ambiguous native sources may yield low-confidence records requiring manual review.

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