| name | extract-patterns |
| description | Extract learned patterns from session - invoked automatically by finishing-a-development-branch or manually anytime |
Extract Patterns
Overview
Wraps ECC's continuous-learning-v2 system to extract and save useful patterns from development sessions.
Auto-invoked by: finishing-a-development-branch skill
Can be invoked: Manually anytime to save learning
Purpose: Build institutional knowledge over time
Announce at start: "I'm using the extract-patterns skill to learn from this session."
The Process
Step 1: Invoke Pattern Extraction
Use /soe:learn command to extract patterns:
/soe:learn
This analyzes the current session for:
- Successful problem-solving approaches
- Useful code patterns
- Effective debugging strategies
- Language/framework insights
- Common mistake avoidance
Step 2: Review Extracted Patterns
The learning system will show patterns with confidence scores.
Review criteria:
- Is the pattern actually useful?
- Is the confidence score appropriate?
- Would this help in future sessions?
Step 3: Save to Instinct System
Patterns are automatically saved to the instinct system.
View saved patterns:
/soe:instinct-status
Step 4: Optional - Evolve into Skills
For mature patterns (high confidence, multiple uses):
/soe:evolve
This clusters related patterns into reusable skills.
Integration with Workflow
Auto-Invoked:
finishing-a-development-branch:
1. Verify tests pass
2. Sync documentation
3. Extract patterns (THIS SKILL) ← Auto-invoked
4. Generate changelist
5. Present options
Manual Invocation:
Any time during development:
- "Can you extract patterns from what we just did?"
- Skill invoked
- Patterns saved for future
Opt-Out
To disable auto-invocation in finishing workflow:
See: docs/integration/OPT-OUT.md
Exporting/Importing Patterns
Export patterns to file:
/soe:instinct-export
Import patterns from file:
/soe:instinct-import
Useful for:
- Sharing patterns across teams
- Backing up learned knowledge
- Transferring patterns between projects
Quick Reference
| Command | Purpose |
|---|
/soe:learn | Extract patterns from session |
/soe:instinct-status | View saved patterns |
/soe:instinct-export | Export to file |
/soe:instinct-import | Import from file |
/soe:evolve | Cluster patterns into skills |
Remember
- Patterns accumulate over time
- Higher confidence = more proven
- Export periodically for backup
- Share successful patterns with team
Remember: This builds institutional knowledge. The more you use it, the smarter the system becomes.
