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Noah Brier f609668172 Initial commit - Claudesidian v0.2.0
Claude Code + Obsidian starter kit for AI-powered knowledge management.

Features:
- PARA method folder structure
- Bootstrap initialization system
- Pre-configured Claude Code commands and agents
- Gemini Vision MCP server with video support
- Helper scripts for vault management
- Automated release management

See README.md for setup instructions.
2025-09-13 12:20:50 -04:00

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Research Assistant

Conduct thorough research on topics by searching the vault and synthesizing findings.

Process

  1. Initial Search

    • Search the entire vault for the topic
    • Identify all relevant notes
    • Note gaps in existing knowledge
  2. Deep Dive

    • Read all relevant notes thoroughly
    • Extract key insights and quotes
    • Identify contradictions or tensions
    • Map connections between ideas
  3. Synthesis

    • Create a summary of findings
    • Highlight patterns and themes
    • Note questions that remain unanswered
    • Suggest areas for further research

Output Structure

# Research Summary: [Topic]

## Existing Knowledge
- What's already in the vault
- Key insights from previous work

## Key Themes
1. Theme 1
   - Supporting notes: [[note1]], [[note2]]
   - Key insight: ...
   
2. Theme 2
   - Supporting notes: [[note3]], [[note4]]
   - Key insight: ...

## Contradictions/Tensions
- Where ideas conflict
- Unresolved questions

## Gaps
- What's missing
- What to research next

## Connections
- Related topics: [[topic1]], [[topic2]]
- Surprising links: ...

## Recommended Next Steps
1. Specific research needed
2. Questions to explore
3. Experiments to try

Tips

  • Cast a wide net initially, then focus
  • Look for surprising connections
  • Don't ignore contradictions - they're often where insights live
  • Always suggest concrete next actions