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 for connections.