wiki-synthesize

Scan an Obsidian vault for co-occurring concepts and draft synthesis pages.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Michael1Peng/watson --skill wiki-synthesize-michael1peng
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Skill: wiki-synthesize
Source: https://github.com/Michael1Peng/watson/tree/main/.agents/skills/wiki-synthesize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Michael1Peng/watson --skill wiki-synthesize-michael1peng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps systematically discover synthesis opportunities across an Obsidian wiki by identifying co-occurring concepts that lack a dedicated synthesis page and creating cross-cutting synthesis pages to connect them.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build a co-occurrence map across wiki pages to surface high-potential concept pairs.
  • Filter out already synthesized pairs by consulting the synthesis/ directory and existing pages, then draft new syntheses for top candidates.
  • Back-link sources and update related index/log/hot files to reflect new syntheses and maintain wiki context.
  • Real-world use: after a large vault ingest, surface frequently co-occurring concepts that lack a synthesis page and generate a new cross-cutting synthesis to reveal hidden connections.

Quick Start

Run a co-occurrence scan on the vault, identify top uncaptured concept pairs, and generate synthesis pages in synthesis/ for the top five candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-synthesize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find co-occurring concepts in an Obsidian vault that lack a synthesis page?

This Skill evaluates candidate pairs by scoring co-occurrence frequency, domain diversity, and tag relationships across your wiki. It prioritizes concept pairs that appear together frequently across diverse domains but currently lack dedicated synthesis pages.

What is the best way to automatically generate cross-cutting synthesis pages in a wiki?

After identifying top concept pairs, this Skill drafts synthesis pages in the synthesis/ directory and automatically back-links them to their source concept pages. It also updates index.md, log.md, and hot.md to reflect the new cross-cutting connections.

Can I use this to maintain wiki context and update index files after adding new syntheses?

Yes, you can use this to maintain wiki context because it automatically updates index.md, log.md, and hot.md after drafting new synthesis pages. This ensures your Obsidian vault accurately reflects newly created cross-cutting connections without manual effort.

Does this Skill work with a large Obsidian vault to surface hidden knowledge connections?

Yes, this Skill works with a large Obsidian vault to surface hidden knowledge connections by scanning for frequently co-occurring concepts that lack cross-cutting syntheses. It is specifically designed for real-world use after large vault ingests to reveal uncaptured relationships.

How many synthesis pages are generated per scan in Obsidian?

Per scan, this Skill generates synthesis pages for the top five candidate concept pairs identified in your Obsidian vault. It evaluates all uncaptured co-occurring concepts and drafts cross-cutting syntheses only for the highest-scoring five.