Do not classify an area as a project just because it has tasks.
Do not create duplicate project folders for the same outcome.
Verification
Every routed item has a bucket, path, and reason the human can review.
1---2name: para-router3description: PARA Router4---5# PARA Router67## When To Use89Use this skill when the user wants notes organized by actionability.1011## Procedure12131. Read the note before proposing a route.142. Classify by actionability:15 - `1-Projects`: active outcome with a finish line.16 - `2-Areas`: ongoing responsibility or standard.17 - `3-Resources`: reusable reference material.18 - `4-Archives`: inactive material kept for record.193. Prefer existing folders.204. If a route requires a new project or archive move, present a proposal first.215. Keep links and backlinks in mind when proposing moves.2223## Proposal Format2425```markdown26| Source | PARA bucket | Proposed path | Reason |27|---|---|---|---|28| 00_Inbox/example.md | 1-Projects | 1-Projects/example.md | Active outcome |29```3031## Pitfalls3233- Do not archive unresolved commitments.34- Do not classify an area as a project just because it has tasks.35- Do not create duplicate project folders for the same outcome.3637## Verification3839Every routed item has a bucket, path, and reason the human can review.
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