# Note Taking

> Externalising reasoning; create notes for Obsidian, blogs, docs

- Skill: `majiayu000/note-taking-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/note-taking-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/note-taking-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/note-taking-2

---


# Skill: note-taking

## What I do

I help you capture thoughts and information effectively to build long-term knowledge. I focus on creating notes that are easy to find and use later. I ensure that your note-taking process supports clear thinking and effective retrieval of information.

## When to use me

- When you're investigating a complex issue and need to track your findings.
- When you're attending a meeting or reading a technical document.
- When you're brainstorming ideas for a new project or feature.
- When you're building a personal knowledge base in Obsidian.

## Core principles

1. **Atomic notes**, write one idea per note so they're easier to link and reuse.
2. **Capture vs Process**, separate the act of gathering information from the act of organising it.
3. **Linking over tagging**, use bidirectional links to build a network of ideas rather than just categorising them.
4. **Progressive summarisation**, layer your notes so you can quickly understand the key points later.

## Patterns & examples

### Atomic notes
Keep notes focused on a single concept or topic.
- **Example**, Create a note titled "Dependency Injection" that explains only that pattern, rather than a broad note called "Design Patterns".

### Progressive summarisation
Use bolding and highlights to make key points stand out.
- **Level 1**, Raw notes from a meeting.
- **Level 2**, Bold the most important phrases.
- **Level 3**, Write a one-sentence summary at the top.

### Linking to build a graph
Use `[[Link]]` syntax to connect related ideas.
- **Pattern**, When writing a note about "Goroutines", link to "Concurrency" and "Channels".

### Fleeting vs Permanent notes
Differentiate between temporary thoughts and long-term knowledge.
- **Fleeting**, Quick ideas captured in the moment.
- **Permanent**, Carefully written notes that are added to your main knowledge base.

## Anti-patterns to avoid

- ❌ **The "Note Graveyard"**, capturing information without ever reviewing or linking it.
- ❌ **Over-categorisation**, spending too much time on folder structures instead of content and links.
- ❌ **Duplicate notes**, creating multiple notes on the same topic because you couldn't find the existing one.
- ❌ **Copy-pasting walls of text**, always rewrite information in your own words to ensure you understand it.

## KB Reference

`~/vaults/baphled/3. Resources/Knowledge Base/AI Development System/Skills/Session-Knowledge/Note Taking.md`

## Related skills

- `knowledge-base`, for managing a large collection of notes.
- `memory-keeper`, for capturing problem-solution pairs.
- `documentation-writing`, for turning notes into formal docs.
- `obsidian-structure`, for organising your vault.