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Ingest a raw source document into the wiki. Reads the source, extracts key information, creates or updates wiki pages, maintains cross-references, and logs the operation. Use when the user adds a new source or says 'ingest this'.

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/open-gitagent/opengap/blob/HEAD/examples/llm-wiki/skills/wiki-ingest/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/wiki-ingest/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Wiki Ingest

Process a new source document and integrate its knowledge into the wiki.

Workflow

Step 1: Read the source

Read the full source document from knowledge/. Identify:

  • Key entities (people, organizations, concepts, technologies)
  • Main claims and findings
  • Relationships between entities
  • Data points and statistics
  • Contradictions with or confirmations of existing knowledge

Step 2: Discuss with the user

Before writing, share a brief summary of key takeaways. Ask:

  • What aspects to emphasize?
  • Any entities or concepts to prioritize?
  • Should this update existing pages or create new ones?

Step 3: Update the wiki

For each significant entity or concept found in the source:

  1. Check if a wiki page exists — read memory/wiki/index.md
  2. If page exists — read it, integrate new information, update the "Sources" section, update frontmatter updated date and source_count
  3. If page doesn't exist — create a new page in memory/wiki/ with proper frontmatter, content, and source citations
  4. Update cross-references — add [[wikilinks]] in both directions between related pages

Step 4: Write a source summary page

Create memory/wiki/sources/<source-name>.md with:

  • One-paragraph summary
  • Key claims extracted
  • Entities mentioned (with wikilinks to their pages)
  • Date ingested

Step 5: Update index and log

  1. Update memory/wiki/index.md — add/update entries for all pages touched
  2. Update knowledge/index.yaml — ensure the source is cataloged with tags and priority
  3. Append to memory/log.md: 
    ## [YYYY-MM-DD] ingest | Source Title
- Pages created: [list]
- Pages updated: [list]
- Key findings: [1-2 sentences]

Example

User drops knowledge/quantum-computing-review-2026.pdf and says "ingest this".

  1. Read the paper, identify entities: quantum computing, error correction, IBM, Google, topological qubits
  2. Discuss key findings with user
  3. Create/update: quantum-computing.md, error-correction.md, ibm.md, google.md
  4. Create: sources/quantum-computing-review-2026.md
  5. Update index.md with all new/updated pages
  6. Append ingest entry to log.md

A single source might touch 5-15 wiki pages. This is normal and expected.