Weekly Synthesis - Strategic Pattern Finder

Analyze daily notes and FOCUS anchor to generate a weekly synthesis.

9|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/timominkus/obsidian-para-gtd-ai --skill weekly-synthesis-strategic-pattern-finder
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Skill: Weekly Synthesis - Strategic Pattern Finder
Source: https://github.com/timominkus/obsidian-para-gtd-ai/tree/main/.claude/skills/weekly-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/timominkus/obsidian-para-gtd-ai --skill weekly-synthesis-strategic-pattern-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It turns a week of scattered work logs into a focused, decision-ready synthesis that reveals progress, drift against strategy, and recurring friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • FOCUS-aligned progress review: Rates each focus area (yes/partial/none), estimates strategic vs reactive work, and flags zero-movement drift signals from 01_ACTIVE/FOCUS.md.
  • Evidence-based weekly patterns: Surfaces wins with specific achievements, stalls in projects/areas, and trends across daily notes using real modification times rather than filenames.
  • Operational follow-through: Collects escalations from delegation and waiting-for items, identifies key meetings/decisions, and prepares a structured weekly review note in 04_RESOURCES/Weekly Reviews/.

Quick Start

Run the slash command for this skill and confirm the ISO week you want to analyze (defaulting to the current week) to generate your weekly synthesis and archive the processed daily notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weekly Synthesis - Strategic Pattern Finder

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

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How do I automate a weekly review to detect strategic drift across daily notes?

Automating a weekly review involves analyzing your last 7 daily notes alongside your strategic anchor to extract wins, stalls, and recurring patterns. This process reveals progress versus reactive work and flags zero-movement drift signals in your focus areas.

What is the best way to surface recurring patterns from a week of scattered work logs?

Surfacing recurring patterns from work logs requires analyzing real modification times rather than filenames to identify trends. This evidence-based approach transforms scattered daily notes into a focused, decision-ready synthesis of your week.

How do I generate a weekly synthesis for ISO week dates and archive daily notes?

Generating a weekly synthesis requires clarifying the target ISO week date, then creating a structured weekly review file in your resources folder. The system automatically archives the processed daily notes to the correct month folder after analysis.

Can I use GTD and PARA frameworks to track escalations and waiting-for items in a weekly review?

Yes, you can apply GTD and PARA methodologies to collect escalations from delegation and waiting-for items during your weekly review. It evaluates recently modified projects and areas to prepare a structured operational follow-through.

Does weekly pattern detection work for managers tracking reactive work versus strategic planning?

Weekly pattern detection is designed specifically for founders, managers, and PMs who need a data-driven view of strategic planning versus reactive work. It rates each focus area and estimates the ratio of execution across meetings and backlog management.