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Weekly Review Template
Review Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] Week Number: [Week N of 2026] Reviewer: [Your Name or "Self Review"]
Pre-Review Checklist
git pull- Sync latest changes from remotegit status- Check for uncommitted changes- Commit any pending work before starting review
- Block 30-45 minutes of uninterrupted time
- Have pen and paper ready for notes
1. Inbox Processing
Goal: Zero inbox (except permanent files)
Step 1: Count Current Inbox Items
ls 00_Inbox/
Current Count: _____ items (excluding permanent files, count manually)
Step 2: Quick Delete
Review and delete:
- Obsolete information
- Duplicate notes
- Low-value clippings
- Test files
- Outdated drafts
Deleted: _____ items
Step 3: Process Remaining Items
For each item in inbox, decide:
| Filename | Action | Destination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delete / Move / Process | [ ] | ||
| Delete / Move / Process | [ ] | ||
| Delete / Move / Process | [ ] | ||
| Delete / Move / Process | [ ] | ||
| Delete / Move / Process | [ ] |
Step 4: Process Clippings Folder
ls 00_Inbox/Clippings/
- Review all web clippings from Firecrawl
- Add context and notes to valuable clippings
- Move to appropriate PARA locations
- Delete low-value or duplicate content
Clippings processed: _____ items
Step 5: Verify Empty Inbox
ls 00_Inbox/
Final Count: _____ items (should be just permanent files)
- Inbox is clean and organized
2. Projects Review
Step 1: List All Active Projects
ls 01_Projects/
Active Projects Count: _____
Step 2: Review Each Project
For each project in 01_Projects/:
Project: _____________________
- Status: [ ] On Track [ ] Behind [ ] Blocked [ ] Complete
- Progress this week: ________________________________
- Next action: ________________________________________
- Blockers: ___________________________________________
- Needs:
- More research
- External input
- Time allocation
- Resources/tools
- Other: __________
Project: _____________________
- Status: [ ] On Track [ ] Behind [ ] Blocked [ ] Complete
- Progress this week: ________________________________
- Next action: ________________________________________
- Blockers: ___________________________________________
- Needs:
- More research
- External input
- Time allocation
- Resources/tools
- Other: __________
Project: _____________________
- Status: [ ] On Track [ ] Behind [ ] Blocked [ ] Complete
- Progress this week: ________________________________
- Next action: ________________________________________
- Blockers: ___________________________________________
- Needs:
- More research
- External input
- Time allocation
- Resources/tools
- Other: __________
Step 3: Identify Completed Projects
Projects to archive:
- Project: ______________ (completed ______)
- Project: ______________ (completed ______)
- Project: ______________ (completed ______)
Archive Process:
mv "01_Projects/[ProjectName]" "04_Archive/Projects/[ProjectName]"
- All completed projects moved to Archive
- Project completion notes created
- Related area notes updated
Step 4: Identify Stalled Projects
Projects inactive for 30+ days:
- Project: ______________
- Reactivate
- Archive
- Convert to Area/Resource
Action taken: _________________________________
Step 5: New Projects Needed
Emerging projects from areas or inbox:
- New project: _____________________ (from Area: ______)
- New project: _____________________ (from Area: ______)
- New project: _____________________ (from Inbox item)
Created:
mkdir -p "01_Projects/[ProjectName]/{Research,Drafts,Output}"
- New project folders created
- README.md added with objectives
- Initial files moved to project
3. Areas Review
Step 1: List All Areas
ls 02_Areas/
Areas Count: _____
Step 2: Review Each Area
For each area in 02_Areas/:
Area: _____________________
- Health: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Attention [ ] Critical
- Activity this week: ________________________________
- Standards met: [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
- Related projects: ________________________________
- Action needed:
- Create new project
- Update area note
- Research new approach
- Archive area
- Other: __________
Area: _____________________
- Health: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Attention [ ] Critical
- Activity this week: ________________________________
- Standards met: [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
- Related projects: ________________________________
- Action needed:
- Create new project
- Update area note
- Research new approach
- Archive area
- Other: __________
Area: _____________________
- Health: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Attention [ ] Critical
- Activity this week: ________________________________
- Standards met: [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
- Related projects: ________________________________
- Action needed:
- Create new project
- Update area note
- Research new approach
- Archive area
- Other: __________
Step 3: Areas Needing Projects
Areas requiring active projects:
- Area: ______________ → Project: ______________
- Area: ______________ → Project: ______________
Step 4: Update Area Notes
- Review overview notes for each area
- Update progress and reflections
- Link to new resources or projects
- Update frontmatter dates
4. Resources Review
Step 1: List Resources
ls 03_Resources/
Resource Topics Count: _____
Step 2: Quality Check
Recent additions this week:
- Resource: ______________ (Quality: Good / Medium / Poor)
- Resource: ______________ (Quality: Good / Medium / Poor)
- Resource: ______________ (Quality: Good / Medium / Poor)
Step 3: Consolidation Opportunities
Overlapping or duplicate resources:
- Merge: ______________ + ______________ → ______________
- Merge: ______________ + ______________ → ______________
Step 4: Outdated Resources
Resources to archive or delete:
- Archive: ______________ (reason: ______)
- Delete: ______________ (reason: ______)
Action:
mv "03_Resources/[TopicName]" "04_Archive/Resources/[TopicName]"
- Outdated resources archived
Step 5: New Resource Topics
Emerging topics to track:
- Create:
03_Resources/________________/ - Create:
03_Resources/________________/
5. Attachments Processing
Step 1: List Unprocessed Attachments
ls 05_Attachments/
Unprocessed Count: _____
Or use helper:
pnpm attachments:list
Step 2: Process Each Attachment
For each unprocessed file:
| Filename | Related Note | New Name | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rename/Move/Delete | [ ] | |||
| Rename/Move/Delete | [ ] | |||
| Rename/Move/Delete | [ ] | |||
| Rename/Move/Delete | [ ] |
Step 3: Rename and Organize
mv "05_Attachments/[file]" "05_Attachments/Organized/[RelatedNote]_[Description].[ext]"
- All attachments renamed with clear names
- Attachments moved to Organized folder
- Links updated in related notes
Step 4: Find Orphaned Attachments
pnpm attachments:orphans
Orphaned Files: _____
- Review orphaned files
- Delete unreferenced files
- Or add references to notes
Step 5: Update Links
pnpm attachments:update-links
- All attachment links verified and updated
Final Organized Count: _____
6. Git Commit
Step 1: Review Changes
git status
Modified Files: _____ New Files: _____ Deleted Files: _____
Step 2: Review Diff
git diff
- Reviewed all changes
- No sensitive information in commit
- Changes are intentional
Step 3: Stage and Commit
git add .
git commit -m "Weekly review: Week N of 2026 - [Brief summary]"
Commit Message:
Weekly review: Week N of 2026
- Processed inbox: X items
- Archived Y projects
- Updated Z areas
- Organized N attachments
- [Other notable changes]
- Changes committed with descriptive message
Step 4: Push to Remote
git push
- Changes pushed to remote repository
- Verified push succeeded
7. Next Week Planning
Focus Areas
Top 3 Priorities:
Project Focus
Active Projects for Next Week:
- Project: ________________ (Next action: ______________)
- Project: ________________ (Next action: ______________)
- Project: ________________ (Next action: ______________)
Time Allocation
| Project/Area | Time Commitment | Specific Actions |
|---|---|---|
| hours | ||
| hours | ||
| hours |
Potential Obstacles
Anticipated Challenges:
Mitigation Strategies:
New Initiatives
To Start Next Week:
- _____________________________________________
- _____________________________________________
To Research:
- _____________________________________________
- _____________________________________________
8. Reflection
What Went Well This Week
What Needs Improvement
System Adjustments
Workflow Changes Needed:
- _____________________________________________
- _____________________________________________
Documentation Updates:
- Update CLAUDE.md with new practices
- Create new templates
- Refine folder structure
Metrics
Completion Stats:
- Inbox items processed: _____
- Projects advanced: _____
- Projects completed: _____
- Notes created: _____
- Attachments organized: _____
- Git commits: _____
Health Check:
- Inbox under control (< 20 items)
- All active projects have next actions
- Areas are maintained
- Git is synced
- Attachments organized
Review Complete
- All sections completed
- Actions identified and scheduled
- Git committed and pushed
- Ready for next week
Review Duration: _____ minutes
Next Review Scheduled: [Date] _______________
Notes:
Template Version: 1.0 Last Updated: January 05, 2026