Guidelines

The AI4PKM system follows a three-stage process:

  1. Ingest: Contents are ingested from various sources, and then get processed for quality (e.g. remove transcription error) and richness.
  2. Index: Processed contents are then indexed by topic and time period (day/week) that constitute your knowledge base.
  3. Use: Contents in KB are then used in various Projects or shared in messages and social media.

Note: PKM workflow diagrams are available in the vault at _Settings_/Guidelines/_files_/PKM Workflow.excalidraw.svg

PKM System Architecture

AI is used extensively for PKM practices. These workflows ensure your KB is kept up-to-date. These workflows can be run with simple prompts like DIR for 9/10-14 or DIR for past week (backfill as needed).

The system architecture includes:

  • Automated Ingestion: From various sources (Readwise, Web Clipper, Limitless.AI, Photos)
  • AI Processing: Using Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or Codex CLI
  • Knowledge Organization: Topic-based and temporal indexing
  • Output Generation: Social media, projects, and publications

Note: Architecture diagrams are available in the vault at _Settings_/Guidelines/_files_/PKM System Architecture.excalidraw.svg

PKM Automations

While most workflows can be run with single command, we provide a CLI tool for further automating the execution. The tool allows:

  • Batch Execution: Based on cron schedules for automated processing
  • Single Test Run: For any configured workflow
  • Multi-Agent Support: All major CLI Agents are supported:
    • Gemini CLI
    • Claude Code
    • Codex CLI

Each agent can be used interchangeably depending on the task requirements.

See CLI Tool for installation and usage details.

PKM Applications

Ad-hoc Research within PKM (ARP)

The system supports ad-hoc research capabilities, allowing you to:

  • Query your knowledge base for specific topics
  • Discover connections between concepts
  • Generate research summaries from accumulated knowledge

See the _Settings_/Prompts/Ad-hoc Research within PKM (ARP).md prompt for details.

Contents Creation

AI also powers writing and various types of contents creation:

Interactive Writing Assistant (IWA)

  • Collaborative writing with AI assistance
  • Content refinement and editing
  • Structure and organization suggestions

See _Settings_/Workflows/Interactive Writing Assistant (IWA).md for the full workflow.

Create Thread Postings (CTP)

  • Generate social media content from your knowledge base
  • Create threaded posts for Twitter/X
  • Repurpose insights for different platforms

See _Settings_/Prompts/Create Thread Postings (CTP).md for details.

Note: Content creation workflow diagrams are available in the vault at _Settings_/Guidelines/_files_/PKM Writing Workflow.excalidraw.svg

Properties & Tags

Properties

Default properties for notes include:

  • links: List of linked notes
  • tags: List of tags
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Tags

Tags complement the main hierarchical organization:

Common tags include:

  • Tasks: #TODO, #TOREAD, #followup
  • Topics: #PKM
  • Other: Custom tags as needed

See Also

  • Prompts - Standardized prompt system
  • Workflows - Daily, weekly, and continuous workflows
  • FAQ - Frequently asked questions