| name | brain-synthesize |
| description | Generate a comprehensive brief from vault search results and extracted insights. Final step in the brain brief pipeline. |
Synthesize everything known about: "$ARGUMENTS"
Instructions
- Read all previous brain pipeline outputs from
outputs/brain/!date +%Y-%m-%d/{slug}/:
01_search_results.md (what notes exist)02_extracted_insights.md (what they contain)
- Generate a comprehensive, actionable brief that synthesizes everything into one document
- This should read like a briefing document, not a data dump
Writing rules
- No em dashes. Use commas or periods.
- Short paragraphs. Direct.
- Lead with what matters most.
- Flag contradictions or outdated information.
Output
Write results to outputs/brain/!date +%Y-%m-%d/{slug}/03_synthesis.md
Format:
# Brain Brief: [Topic]
*Synthesized !`date +%Y-%m-%d`*
*Based on [X] vault notes across [Y] areas*
## Executive Summary
[3-5 sentences. What does Mark know about this topic? What's the current state? What needs attention?]
## What You Know
[The consolidated knowledge. Organized thematically, not by source note. Written as a coherent narrative.]
## What You've Committed To
[Action items, promises, deadlines. Pulled from tasks and timeline data.]
## Connections You Might Have Missed
[Non-obvious links between notes in different areas. Ideas that reference each other but aren't explicitly connected.]
## Blind Spots
[What's referenced but underdeveloped? What questions does the vault raise but not answer?]
## Recommended Next Steps
1. [Specific action]
2. [Specific action]
3. [Specific action]
The brief should make Mark feel like he just reviewed his entire brain in 60 seconds.
