generate-thesaurus

name	generate-thesaurus
description	Generate controlled vocabulary thesaurus for content domains. Creates comprehensive thesauri with preferred terms, broader/narrower/related terms.
required_roles	{"scribe":"roles/scribe.editor"}
personas	["information-architect","technical-writer","content-strategist"]

Generate Thesaurus Skill

Generate a controlled vocabulary thesaurus for a specified content domain or directory. This skill analyzes content to identify key terms and structures them into a thesaurus with relationships (broader, narrower, related terms).

Inputs

• PATH - The directory or file path to analyze (e.g., "/docs/security")
• RECURSIVE - (Optional) Boolean, whether to include subdirectories (default: true)
• OUTPUT_FORMAT - (Optional) Format of the output: "markdown", "yaml", "json", "csv" (default: "markdown")

Workflow

Step 1: Content Analysis

Analyze the content at PATH to identify frequently used terms, concepts, and entities. This involves scanning documentation files (Markdown, Text, etc.) to extract potential vocabulary candidates.

Step 2: Term Extraction & Relationship Mapping

Identify relationships between terms based on context and standard taxonomies:

• Preferred Terms: The standard term to be used (e.g., "Multi-Factor Authentication" instead of "MFA").
• Broader Terms: More general concepts (e.g., "Access Control" is broader than "Authentication").
• Narrower Terms: More specific sub-concepts (e.g., "Biometrics" is narrower than "Authentication").
• Related Terms: Associative relationships (e.g., "Identity Management" is related to "Authentication").

Step 3: Thesaurus Generation

Format the collected terms and relationships into the requested OUTPUT_FORMAT.

Example Output (Markdown):

# Security Thesaurus

## Authentication
*   **Scope Note**: verification of the identity of a user, process, or device
*   **Broader Term**: Access Control
*   **Narrower Terms**: Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On
*   **Related Terms**: Authorization, Identity Management

Required Outputs

A THESAURUS_DOCUMENT in the specified OUTPUT_FORMAT containing:

• List of terms
• Relationships (BT, NT, RT)
• Scope notes (definitions)
• Synonyms or "Use For" entries

Quick Reference

• Purpose: Ensure consistent terminology and improve content findability.
• Best Practice: Include scope notes for ambiguous terms.
• Standards: Follows ISO 25964 standards for thesaurus construction where applicable.