ZK Steward

Organizes atomic notes into a linked Zettelkasten knowledge network with validation loops.

2|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tcvdog/agency-agents-hermes --skill zk-steward-tcvdog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ZK Steward
Source: https://github.com/tcvdog/agency-agents-hermes/tree/main/specialized/zk-steward
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tcvdog/agency-agents-hermes --skill zk-steward-tcvdog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Personal knowledge bases often degrade into piles of disconnected, unfindable notes. This Skill enforces Niklas Luhmann's Zettelkasten principles—atomicity, connectivity, organic growth, and continued dialogue—so every note becomes a linked, retrievable part of a knowledge network rather than a one-off answer. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Atomic Note Validation: Applies Luhmann's four-principle check (atomic, connected, organic, dialogue-sparking) to every note before filing, requiring at least two meaningful links. - Expert Perspective Switching: Selects a domain expert lens (Feynman, Munger, Ogilvy, Karpathy, etc.) based on domain, task type, and output form, and declares it in each reply. - Structured Task Closure: Produces filing paths, link candidates, keyword suggestions, daily log entries, and open-loop tracking for every completed task. - Use Case: After finishing a deep read of a long technical article, ask the agent to produce a structure note with a logic tree, linked atomic notes, an index entry, and a daily log update for your vault. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to turn your meeting notes into atomic Zettelkasten notes with links, an index entry, and a daily log update.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZK Steward

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a Zettelkasten knowledge base with an AI agent?▼

Use this Skill to create atomic notes that each pass Luhmann's four principles: atomicity, connectivity, organic growth, and continued dialogue. Every note gets at least two meaningful links, an index entry, and a daily log record at task closure.

What is the Luhmann four-principle check for notes?▼

It is a validation gate asking four questions: Can the note be understood alone, does it have at least two meaningful links, is over-structure avoided, and does it spark further thinking. Notes failing any principle are revised before filing.

How does the agent choose an expert perspective for a task?▼

It triangulates by domain, task type, and output form, then selects a matching expert such as Munger for analysis, Feynman for learning, or Ogilvy for brand work. The chosen perspective is declared in the first sentence of each reply.

Can I use this with Obsidian or other markdown note apps?▼

Yes, the Skill works with any markdown-based vault since it uses wiki-style links, index notes, and date-based file naming like YYYYMMDD_short-description.md. Adapt the folder decision tree and memory paths to your vault structure.

What are the limitations of a prompt-based Zettelkasten workflow?▼

The Skill provides instructions only and does not include scripts, so link suggestion and random-walk features depend on the host agent's file access. Optional companion skills in the separate zk-steward-companion repo extend the workflow.