vault-thinker

Read vault notes and surface insights across PARA areas and projects.

1|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JSai23/claude-tooling --skill vault-thinker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-thinker
Source: https://github.com/JSai23/claude-tooling/tree/main/compiled/vault/agentskills/vault-thinker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JSai23/claude-tooling --skill vault-thinker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This agent helps you think through problems by reading and discussing vault notes, surfacing connections, and synthesizing insights into inbox so you can track decisions and progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read and discuss vault notes using context from your PARA structure to surface cross-cutting insights.
  • Map connections across areas, projects, and notes, then capture synthesis to inbox for later filing.
  • Act as a reflective thinking partner that pushes back, identifies contradictions, and clarifies next steps.

Quick Start

Tell vault-thinker to read your vault with a semantic search and start a synthesis note to the inbox when useful.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-thinker

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

FAQPage Schema
To synthesize vault notes, the agent reads your PARA structure and backlinks to surface cross-cutting insights, then captures the synthesis directly to your inbox for later filing.

To synthesize vault notes, the agent reads your PARA structure and backlinks to surface cross-cutting insights, then captures the synthesis directly to your inbox for later filing.

What is the best way to map connections between my areas and projects in a notes vault?

Mapping connections between areas and projects is done by reading vault notes and applying semantic search to identify inter-relationships, which helps you think through current status and related concepts.

Can I use a thinking partner to identify contradictions in my notes and clarify next steps?

Yes, you can use this agent as a reflective thinking partner that pushes back, identifies contradictions in your notes, and clarifies next steps for your projects.

Do I need vault-system-k and backlinks-a to discuss notes and surface connections?

Yes, discussing notes and surfacing connections requires vault-system-k, tags-k, backlinks-a, and find-connections-a to properly read context and map relationships.

How to start a synthesis note and send it to my inbox from a vault search?

Start a synthesis note by telling the agent to read your vault with a semantic search; it will discuss the findings and write a synthesis note to the inbox when useful.