synthesize

Synthesize vault notes into a coherent summary with wiki-link citations.

15|2|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BEKO2210/Firstbrain --skill synthesize-beko2210
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Skill: synthesize
Source: https://github.com/BEKO2210/Firstbrain/tree/main/.agents/skills/synthesize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BEKO2210/Firstbrain --skill synthesize-beko2210

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms scattered information across multiple notes into a coherent, synthesized summary, making complex topics easier to grasp and providing a unified view of your knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Knowledge Synthesis: Generates a new note that synthesizes ideas from related vault notes.
  • Automated Citation: Automatically includes wiki-link citations to source notes.
  • AI Provenance: Clearly marks the note as AI-generated with metadata about its sources.
  • Use Case: If you have several notes on "Docker," this Skill can create a single, comprehensive summary of what your vault knows about Docker, citing each source note.

Quick Start

Use the synthesize skill to create a summary of everything in your vault about Docker.

Frequently Asked Questions about synthesize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize scattered Obsidian vault notes into a single coherent summary?

To synthesize vault notes, this Skill discovers related information via tags, titles, and optional semantic search, then composes a new zettel in the '03 - Resources/' directory with automated wiki-link citations.

Can I automatically generate wiki-link citations when creating a knowledge synthesis in my zettelkasten?

Yes, generating wiki-link citations is automated. The synthesis process links back to all source notes used, ensuring your zettelkasten remains properly connected and traceable.

Does AI provenance metadata get added to synthesized notes in Obsidian?

Yes, AI provenance metadata is automatically added. It clearly marks the newly composed note as AI-generated and records metadata about the specific source notes used for the synthesis.

Do I need Node.js and embedding libraries to perform semantic search on my vault notes?

Node.js is required to run the synthesis process, while optional embedding libraries are needed only if you want enhanced discovery via semantic search across your vault notes.

What is the best way to connect related notes by topic in a knowledge management vault?

The best way to connect related notes is synthesizing them into a unified summary. This process discovers related notes via tags and titles, creating a new note that links back to each source.

Are there limitations when using AI to synthesize knowledge from multiple notes?

Limitations include relying on accurate tags and titles for note discovery, and requiring optional embedding libraries for semantic search, otherwise discovery is limited to basic metadata matching.