# Knowledge Forge Workflow

Knowledge Forge is a compiler-style workflow for turning a bounded set of vault sources into an LLM-maintained markdown knowledge base.

## 1. Initialize Scope

Use [knowledge-compiler](/Users/darshshah/Documents/Darsh's Vault/plugins/knowledge-forge/skills/knowledge-compiler/SKILL.md) when starting a new topic or refreshing an existing one.

Expected result:
- A scoped workspace under `research/<topic-slug>/`
- A raw corpus inventory
- Initial source digests
- Initial concept pages and index pages

## 2. Refresh Incrementally

Re-run the same skill whenever new source material is added or when a query reveals missing structure.

Expected result:
- New raw items incorporated without rebuilding everything
- Updated concept links, summaries, and open questions
- A health check note for gaps, contradictions, and stale areas

## 3. Query Through Files

Ask questions against the compiled workspace and save outputs back into the topic folder.

Expected result:
- A markdown answer note, slideshow source, or chart artifact
- Links back to the concepts and source digests used
- New follow-up questions captured for later passes

## Working Rule

Keep scopes small and explicit. This workflow is for bounded topic repositories, not the entire vault at once.