assimilate-knowledge

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name: assimilate-knowledge description: Integrate new knowledge (text/image) into 02-SlipBox/. Searches for related notes and either appends to existing or creates new. Trigger: "assimilate this", "add to my knowledge", "integrate this", or paste content to absorb.

Assimilate Knowledge

Workflow

1. Interpret Input

Parse user's input (text or image):

• Extract key concepts and claims
• Identify the domain/topic
• Note any sources mentioned

2. Search SlipBox

Search 02-SlipBox/ for related notes using key concepts, synonyms, and broader terms.

3. Integrate

If relevant note found:

1. Add new content to the most appropriate section
2. Add wikilinks to connect concepts
3. Update last_updated property to today's date

If no relevant note found:

1. Read template: Templates/slip-box-base-template.md
2. Read property guide: 02-SlipBox/Obsidian Property.md
3. Create note at 02-SlipBox/<Note Title>.md
4. Populate frontmatter per Property.md:
   • created: today's date (YYYY-MM-DD)
   • last_updated: today's date
   • author: [Yixin Tian]
   • tags: - pick ONE from slip-box/concept, slip-box/tool, slip-box/item, slip-box/moc
   • aliases: []
   • summary: - one-line summary
   • TOPIC: - wikilink to parent topic if exists
   • RELATED_TO: - wikilinks to related notes found
5. Fill Overview section with the new knowledge

4. Output Connection Map

## Assimilation Complete

**New knowledge:** [summary]
**Location:** [[Note Name]] > Section (or "New note created")

**Connections:**
- [[Related 1]] - [relationship]
- [[Related 2]] - [relationship]

**Follow-ups:** [gaps or questions raised]