knowledge_base_generation.md

Personal Knowledge Base & Action Station Setup Prompt

Copy and paste this prompt to start your conversation with Claude:

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I want to set up a personal knowledge base and action management system in a local directory that helps me stay organized and maintain continuity between conversations with AI assistants.

This system should:

1. Help me track what I need to work on
2. Capture important information and decisions
3. Be readable by both humans and AI
4. Match my natural work style

Let's design this together through conversation. To start, here's a bit about me and how I work:

About me: [Describe your role/profession and main goals]

My work style:

• How I prefer to plan: [Rigid schedules vs flexible]
• My typical work blocks: [When and how long you can focus]
• How I track progress: [Checkboxes, moving files, apps, etc.]
• My energy patterns: [When you do your best work]

Current projects/responsibilities: [List 2-3 main things you're working on]

Challenges I face: [What makes it hard to stay organized or focused]

Let's have a conversation to:

1. Understand my specific needs
2. Design a file/folder structure that fits my workflow
3. Create templates for common scenarios
4. Set up memory capture for AI assistants
5. Build in flexibility for how I actually work

I'd like this to feel like a collaborative design session where we figure out what would actually work for me, not just implement a generic system.

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Tips for Using This Prompt:

1. Be specific about your work - the more context you give, the better the system will fit
2. Push back if suggestions don't match your style - this should work for YOU
3. Test ideas with real examples from your work
4. Iterate - the first design probably won't be perfect
5. Focus on sustainability - complex systems often get abandoned

What to Expect:

Claude will likely:

• Ask clarifying questions about your workflow
• Suggest a structure and get your feedback
• Create actual files/folders as you refine the design
• Write instructions for future AI assistants
• Document the conversation for continuity

Key Questions Claude Should Ask:

• What does a typical day/week look like?
• What types of tasks do you have?
• How do you prefer to receive recommendations?
• What's worked or failed for you before?
• What specific outcomes do you want?

Remember: The goal is a system you'll actually use, not a perfect theoretical framework!