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wiki-capture

Save the current conversation as a permanent, structured wiki note. Use this skill when the user says "save this", "/wiki-capture", "capture this", "file this conversation", "preserve this", "add this to my wiki", or wants to turn what was just discussed into lasting knowledge. The skill classifies the content, rewrites it as declarative knowledge (not a chat transcript), and places it in the correct vault category. Also supports a fast QUICK MODE (`/wiki-capture --quick`, "quick capture", "capt

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About wiki-capture

The wiki-capture skill transforms ephemeral chat conversations into permanent, structured knowledge by saving discussions as wiki notes. It solves the problem of knowledge loss that occurs when valuable insights, debugging sessions, and solutions discovered during AI conversations disappear after the chat ends. Instead of manually copying and reformatting conversations, this skill automatically extracts the substantive knowledge and stores it in an organized wiki system.

The skill operates in two modes to balance thoroughness with speed. Full mode classifies content and writes polished wiki pages directly into appropriate categories with cross-linking. Quick mode provides zero-friction capture by dropping findings into a staging area in under 60 seconds, skipping manifest and index updates for speed. This quick mode is particularly useful for mid-session captures and automatic preservation via session-end hooks.

This skill is designed for developers, researchers, and knowledge workers who want to build a permanent knowledge base from their AI-assisted work. It's especially valuable during debugging sessions, framework exploration, problem-solving, and discovery of non-obvious behaviors or workarounds. The skill intelligently filters content, capturing only material findings like bug fixes, gotchas, and reusable patterns while skipping obvious information and casual conversation.

FAQ

When should I use quick mode versus full mode?

Use quick mode (--quick flag) for rapid mid-session captures or when you want to save a finding without interrupting your workflow. It drops content to a staging area in under 60 seconds. Use full mode when you want a polished, categorized wiki page with cross-links immediately. The session-end Stop hook uses quick mode automatically.

What types of content does wiki-capture preserve?

Wiki-capture preserves substantive findings like bug fixes, framework gotchas, non-obvious API behaviors, debugging conclusions, workarounds, and reusable patterns. It filters out casual conversation, obvious documentation content, inconclusive discussions, and project management updates to keep your wiki focused on valuable knowledge.

How does wiki-capture decide what to keep versus skip?

The skill evaluates whether the session contains capture-worthy content. It keeps sessions with concrete fixes, non-obvious behaviors, debugging conclusions, or reusable patterns. It skips purely conversational exchanges with no implementation, obvious information already in docs, and sessions without material findings. When invoked via Stop hook, it errs toward skipping; when manually invoked, it errs toward keeping.

What happens to content captured in quick mode?

Quick mode drops findings to a _raw/ staging directory with minimal processing. These raw files can later be promoted to full wiki pages through the /wiki-ingest command, which handles proper categorization, cross-linking, and integration with your wiki's manifest and indexes.

Does wiki-capture require specific configuration?

Yes, wiki-capture requires OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH to be configured, which specifies where your wiki vault is located. It optionally uses OBSIDIAN_RAW_DIR (defaults to _raw/ inside your vault) for quick mode captures. The skill follows the Config Resolution Protocol to find these settings.

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Install wiki-capture

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill