# Knowledge Synthesis Skill > Cross-project pattern recognition. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/knowledge-synthesis-skill` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/knowledge-synthesis-skill` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/knowledge-synthesis-skill/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/knowledge-synthesis-skill --- # Knowledge Synthesis Skill > Cross-project pattern recognition. ## Process Abstract → Generalize → Connect → Store ## Abstraction Levels | Level | Example | | ----- | ------- | | Project-specific | "In Alex extension, we..." | | Technology-specific | "In Node.js, always..." | | Universal | "Always clean up resources..." | **Store at highest level that remains true.** ## Knowledge Types | Type | Prefix | Location | | ---- | ------ | -------- | | Patterns | GK-* | `~/.alex/global-knowledge/patterns/` | | Insights | GI-* | `~/.alex/global-knowledge/insights/` | ## Pattern Triggers | Signal | Means | | ------ | ----- | | "We did this before" | Recurring solution | | Same bug twice | Missing knowledge | | Works everywhere | Universal pattern | ## Promotion Checklist - Abstracted from project - Named clearly - Tagged - Connected - Example included ## Quality Over Quantity 10 great patterns > 100 mediocre notes ## Synapses See [synapses.json](synapses.json) for connections. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/fabioc-aloha) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.