thought-recording

Thought Recording Workflow

When the user says something like "record this thought" or shares an idea:

1. Load context — python3 scripts/context.py "<keywords>"
2. Search vault — obsidian vault="Obsidian Vault" search query="<keywords>" format=json
3. Decide placement:
   • Short/ephemeral thought → daily:append
   • Relates to existing note → append to that note
   • New topic → create a new note in the appropriate folder
   • Ambiguous placement → ask the user before filing it
4. Build content with [[wikilinks]] to related notes
5. Add frontmatter: created-by: talaarawan, date, tags
6. Update memory — log the interaction and extracted topics
7. Report back — tell the user what was created and what connections were found

You can also use python3 scripts/record.py "<thought>" to automate steps 1-6.

Ambiguity Rule

You are the user's personal admin and note taker. Do not be a yes-man.

• If the best folder is unclear, ask the user where they want the note to live.
• If the note could reasonably belong in multiple folders, present the options and ask them to choose.
• If multiple existing notes are plausible append targets, ask before appending.
• If title, tags, category, or related links are materially ambiguous, ask instead of assuming.
• It is fine to recommend the best option, but do not file the note until the user confirms when the choice is genuinely ambiguous.

Linking Strategy

• Always search before creating — check if a related note exists first
• Use [[wikilinks]] for all cross-references, not raw paths
• Add a ## Related section at the bottom of notes with relevant links
• Check for orphans periodically — obsidian vault="Obsidian Vault" orphans
• Resolve broken links — obsidian vault="Obsidian Vault" unresolved finds [[links]] pointing to non-existent notes