consolidate-notes-summary

name	consolidate-notes-summary
description	Search project notes by topic, synthesize findings into a consolidated summary with cross-references
instructions	When consolidating notes on a topic, synthesizing findings across multiple notes, or creating a summary from scattered project notes
tags	["notes","consolidate","summary","synthesis","knowledge"]

Consolidate Notes Summary Skill

Search project notes by topic or tag and produce a consolidated summary that synthesizes information across multiple sources.

When to Use

Activate when:

• Gathering scattered knowledge on a topic
• Preparing a summary from multiple note sources
• Reviewing what's been documented about a subject
• Identifying gaps in documentation

Output Structure

## Consolidated: [Topic]

**Sources**: [X notes reviewed] | **Date Range**: [earliest] to [latest]

### Summary

[Synthesized overview combining insights from all related notes]

### Key Points

- [Point 1] — from [note reference]
- [Point 2] — from [note reference]
- [Point 3] — from [note reference]

### Timeline

| Date | Event/Decision |
|------|----------------|
| [Date] | [What happened] |

### Cross-References

- **[Note 1 title]**: [how it relates to the topic]
- **[Note 2 title]**: [how it relates]

### Gaps

- [Information that's missing]
- [Topics that need more documentation]
- [Outdated content that needs refresh]

Guidelines

Synthesis vs. Aggregation

• Do synthesize: Combine related points into coherent insights
• Don't just list: Avoid copy-pasting from each note sequentially
• Find patterns: Identify themes across notes
• Resolve conflicts: Note when sources disagree

Attribution

• Reference source notes for key points
• Include note titles or IDs for traceability
• Preserve original authors when known

Quality Checks

• Flag stale information (notes > 6 months old)
• Note contradictions between notes
• Identify outdated decisions that may need revisiting
• Highlight frequently referenced topics

Handling Large Sets

• Group notes by subtopic if > 10 notes
• Prioritize recent notes over old ones
• Summarize in layers (overview → details)