knowledge-curation
Context priming before work (bd prime) and self-reflection after completion to extract patterns, gotchas, and decisions into the knowledge base.
Best use case
knowledge-curation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Context priming before work (bd prime) and self-reflection after completion to extract patterns, gotchas, and decisions into the knowledge base.
Teams using knowledge-curation should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/knowledge-curation/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How knowledge-curation Compares
| Feature / Agent | knowledge-curation | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Context priming before work (bd prime) and self-reflection after completion to extract patterns, gotchas, and decisions into the knowledge base.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Knowledge Curation ## Overview Two-phase knowledge management: prime context before work starts, and extract learnings after work completes. Knowledge persists in JSONL files for cross-session continuity. ## When to Use - Before starting any work (prime mode) - After completing work, BEFORE PR creation (reflect mode) - When recovering from context loss (recovery priming) ## Knowledge Categories | Category | File | Content | |----------|------|---------| | Critical Rules | facts.jsonl | MUST FOLLOW constraints | | Gotchas | gotchas.jsonl | Common pitfalls | | Patterns | patterns.jsonl | Codebase best practices | | Decisions | decisions.jsonl | Architectural choices with rationale | | Anti-Patterns | anti-patterns.jsonl | What NOT to do | | Codebase Facts | codebase-facts.jsonl | Structural information | | API Behaviors | api-behaviors.jsonl | Undocumented quirks | ## Process ### Prime Mode 1. Load knowledge base files for work type 2. Surface MUST FOLLOW rules first 3. Present GOTCHAS and PATTERNS 4. Load relevant DECISIONS ### Reflect Mode 1. Extract patterns from completed work 2. Identify gotchas from review failures 3. Record architectural decisions with rationale 4. Persist to .beads/knowledge/ ## Tool Use Invoke via babysitter process: `methodologies/metaswarm/metaswarm-knowledge-cycle`
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