A generative knowledge management system (Second Brain) based on Niklas Luhmann's methodology. This system eliminates the "blank page syndrome" by transforming writing into a process of bottom-up assembly.
To move from passive collection to active generation. Every piece of information that enters the "Garden" is interrogated to find its Core Insight, ensuring it becomes a reusable "brick" for future content (blogs, newsletters, tweets) rather than a dead note.
| Note Type | Source | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleeting Notes | Your Brain | Quick captures of "Aha!" moments or raw thoughts. | Short (Process ASAP) |
| Literature Notes | Others | Summaries/quotes from external sources filtered by your understanding. | Medium (Refined into ideas) |
| Permanent Notes | Synthesis | Atomic ideas written in your own words. These are the final "assets". | Long (Infinite) |
The system is powered by specialized Agents and Skills that guide you through a frictionless, step-by-step conversation.
Function: Fast, low-friction entry point via inbox.md.
- The Mental Hook: Instead of complex tags, it asks for a Core Insight (Does this explain, challenge, or show something?).
- Output: Standardized English Markdown blocks with unique IDs (
YYYYMMDDHHMM).
Function: Linear, one-by-one processing of the inbox.md.
- Transformation: Helps you rewrite raw insights into "Permanent Notes" using your own voice and reflections.
- Organization: Automatically moves literature references to
/references/and saves your unique thoughts to/permanent/.
Function: Bottom-up content creation designed for non-writers.
- Narrative Arcs: Offers a "Menu of Inspiration" (Contrast, Myth-Buster, Bridge, Deep Dive) to structure your post.
- The Glue: Proposes logical transitions between your existing notes to create a cohesive draft without writing from scratch.
zettelkasten-garden/
├── .claude/
│ └── skills/ # Logic for Capture, Distill, and Assembler agents
├── drafts/ # Final output for blogs, newsletters, and threads
├── zettelkasten/
│ ├── permanent/ # Your unique thoughts (The Primary Brain)
│ └── references/ # Bibliographic data and external sources
├── inbox.md # Temporary landing zone for new ideas
├── tags.md # Central registry of all tags
└── README.md