{"page":{"pageid":382,"slug":"skill-dair-wiki-builder","title":"wiki-builder skill (dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins)","content":"**What it does.** Start, structure, grow, query, and maintain reusable research wikis. Use when the user wants to create a new wiki, add sources to an existing wiki, compile source material into wiki pages, customize wiki structure or flavor, generate research maps, update indexes, or maintain knowledge bases for papers, topics, projects, products, people, organizations, or ongoing research areas. Part of [[skills-dair-academy-plugins]] (dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins).\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| Upstream | [dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins](https://github.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins) |\n| Skill file | [plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/SKILL.md](https://github.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/blob/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/SKILL.md) |\n| License | MIT |\n| Author | Elvis Saravia (DAIR.AI) |\n| Fetched | 2026-09-10 |\n\n## Install\n\n- Claude Code: `/plugin marketplace add dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins` then install the `wiki-builder` plugin; or copy `plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/` into `~/.claude/skills/wiki-builder/`.\n- Raw file: `curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/SKILL.md`\n\n## SKILL.md (verbatim)\n\n```yaml\nname: wiki-builder\ndescription: Start, structure, grow, query, and maintain reusable research wikis. Use when the user wants to create a new wiki, add sources to an existing wiki, compile source material into wiki pages, customize wiki structure or flavor, generate research maps, update indexes, or maintain knowledge bases for papers, topics, projects, products, people, organizations, or ongoing research areas.\n```\n\n# Wiki Builder\n\n## Purpose\n\nCreate and maintain configurable research wikis. Each wiki is a standalone folder with its own sources, compiled pages, derived artifacts, prompts, and local configuration.\n\nBy default, wikis live under `~/dair-wikis/`. Override the location with the `WIKI_ROOT` environment variable or the `--root` flag on `init_wiki.sh`.\n\nThis skill is intentionally general. Do not hard-code every wiki into the AI papers structure. Use each wiki's `wiki.config.md` as the source of truth for purpose, audience, page types, style rules, and update workflow.\n\n## When To Use\n\nUse this skill when the user asks to:\n\n- Start a new wiki or knowledge base.\n- Create a wiki for research notes, papers, products, people, organizations, domains, projects, or events.\n- Ingest source material into an existing wiki.\n- Generate wiki pages, source pages, concept pages, maps, timelines, briefs, or indexes.\n- Query a wiki and file the answer back into the wiki.\n- Refactor or evolve a wiki's structure, requirements, or flavor.\n- Maintain provenance, source notes, and update logs for a wiki.\n\n## Default Wiki Location\n\nStore wikis here unless the user explicitly gives a different path:\n\n```bash\n${WIKI_ROOT:-$HOME/dair-wikis}/<wiki-slug>\n```\n\nUse lowercase kebab-case slugs, for example `agent-memory`, `ai-evals`, `open-source-models`, or `company-research`.\n\n## Core Layout\n\nNew wikis should start with this layout:\n\n```text\n<wiki-slug>/\n├── wiki.config.md\n├── raw/\n├── wiki/\n│   └── index.md\n├── derived/\n├── prompts/\n│   ├── compile-index.md\n│   ├── compile-source-page.md\n│   ├── compile-concept-page.md\n│   ├── query-and-file.md\n│   └── lint-wiki.md\n├── logs/\n│   └── maintenance-log.md\n└── sources.md\n```\n\nAdd more folders only when the wiki's config needs them. Common additions include `wiki/papers`, `wiki/concepts`, `wiki/people`, `wiki/products`, `wiki/organizations`, `wiki/timelines`, `wiki/questions`, `wiki/maps`, and `assets`.\n\n## Starting A Wiki\n\nFor new wikis, use the bundled script (resolve its path via the plugin install location, typically `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/wiki-builder/scripts/init_wiki.sh`):\n\n```bash\nbash \"${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/wiki-builder/scripts/init_wiki.sh\" <slug> --title \"Readable Title\" --flavor research\n```\n\nPass `--root /custom/path` to put the wiki somewhere other than `~/dair-wikis`.\n\nSupported default flavors are `research`, `paper`, `domain`, `product`, `person`, `organization`, and `project`. Use `research` when unsure.\n\nAfter scaffolding:\n\n1. Edit `wiki.config.md` to match the user's real goal.\n2. Put copied or downloaded source material in `raw/`.\n3. Record source provenance in `sources.md`.\n4. Generate pages under `wiki/`.\n5. Record major maintenance actions in `logs/maintenance-log.md`.\n\n## Operating Workflow\n\n### 1. Resolve The Task\n\nIdentify whether the user is asking to start, ingest, compile, query, restructure, lint, or export. If the request names an existing wiki, inspect its `wiki.config.md` before making changes.\n\n### 2. Use The Local Config\n\nEvery wiki can have different rules. Before generating or modifying pages, read:\n\n- `wiki.config.md`\n- `sources.md` when source provenance matters\n- relevant files under `prompts/` when the wiki has custom prompts\n\nThe local config beats generic defaults in this skill.\n\n### 3. Preserve Provenance\n\nDo not convert loose claims into wiki facts without a source. When using web pages, papers, transcripts, notes, or repository files, record enough provenance that a future agent can find the original source again.\n\nAt minimum, `sources.md` entries should include title, source path or URL, date added, and a short note about what it contributes.\n\n### 4. Compile Pages\n\nPrefer durable wiki pages over one-off summaries. Strong pages usually include:\n\n- a concise overview\n- source-grounded key points\n- links to related wiki pages\n- open questions or uncertainty\n- update notes when relevant\n\nKeep page structure consistent with the wiki's config and flavor.\n\n### 5. Maintain The Wiki\n\nWhen adding or changing many pages, update `wiki/index.md`, relevant maps, and `logs/maintenance-log.md`. If the user's request changes the wiki's purpose or structure, update `wiki.config.md` first.\n\n## Flavors\n\nUse `references/wiki-flavors.md` when choosing or adapting wiki types. The reference gives suggested page types and structures for research, paper, domain, product, person, organization, and project wikis.\n\n## Quality Bar\n\n- Make the first page useful immediately.\n- Prefer explicit filenames and stable slugs.\n- Separate raw source material from compiled interpretation.\n- Link related wiki pages.\n- Mark speculation and unknowns clearly.\n- Avoid rewriting the same source summary in many places.\n- Keep generated pages navigable for future agents and humans.\n\n## Other files in this skill\n\n- [agents/openai.yaml](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/agents/openai.yaml)\n- [references/wiki-flavors.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/references/wiki-flavors.md)\n- [scripts/init_wiki.sh](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/scripts/init_wiki.sh)\n- [templates/index.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/index.md)\n- [templates/maintenance-log.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/maintenance-log.md)\n- [templates/prompts/compile-concept-page.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/prompts/compile-concept-page.md)\n- [templates/prompts/compile-index.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/prompts/compile-index.md)\n- [templates/prompts/compile-source-page.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/prompts/compile-source-page.md)\n- [templates/prompts/lint-wiki.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/prompts/lint-wiki.md)\n- [templates/prompts/query-and-file.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/prompts/query-and-file.md)\n- [templates/sources.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/sources.md)\n- [templates/wiki.config.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dair-ai/dair-academy-plugins/HEAD/plugins/wiki-builder/skills/wiki-builder/templates/wiki.config.md)\n\n## references/wiki-flavors.md (verbatim)\n\n# Wiki Flavors\n\nUse these as starting points. The wiki's `wiki.config.md` can override any structure.\n\n## Research Wiki\n\nBest for an ongoing topic with many source types.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for overview and navigation.\n- `wiki/maps/research-map.md` for the conceptual map.\n- `wiki/concepts/<concept>.md` for durable ideas.\n- `wiki/sources/<source>.md` for important source writeups.\n- `wiki/questions/<question>.md` for open investigations.\n- `derived/briefs/` for synthesis memos and outlines.\n\n## Paper Wiki\n\nBest for a paper, cluster of papers, or literature review.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for paper set overview.\n- `wiki/papers/<paper-slug>.md` for individual papers.\n- `wiki/concepts/<concept>.md` for reusable technical ideas.\n- `wiki/comparisons/<topic>.md` for cross-paper comparisons.\n- `wiki/questions/<question>.md` for research gaps.\n\nPaper pages should usually cover problem, method, results, limitations, implementation notes, and related papers.\n\n## Domain Wiki\n\nBest for learning or tracking an entire field.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for high-level map.\n- `wiki/landscape.md` for actors, concepts, tools, and debates.\n- `wiki/timelines/<topic>.md` for historical development.\n- `wiki/glossary.md` for terms.\n- `wiki/questions/<question>.md` for active uncertainties.\n\n## Product Wiki\n\nBest for products, tools, APIs, or platforms.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for product summary.\n- `wiki/features/<feature>.md` for feature pages.\n- `wiki/use-cases/<use-case>.md` for applied workflows.\n- `wiki/competitors/<competitor>.md` for alternatives.\n- `wiki/questions/<question>.md` for evaluation gaps.\n\nProduct pages should distinguish documented behavior, observed behavior, pricing or availability, limitations, and integration notes.\n\n## Person Wiki\n\nBest for a researcher, founder, writer, or public expert.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for profile and navigation.\n- `wiki/work/<work-slug>.md` for papers, talks, posts, projects, or artifacts.\n- `wiki/themes/<theme>.md` for recurring ideas.\n- `wiki/timeline.md` for dated milestones.\n- `wiki/questions/<question>.md` for unresolved context.\n\nUse source-grounded language and avoid unsupported biographical claims.\n\n## Organization Wiki\n\nBest for labs, companies, communities, or institutions.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for overview.\n- `wiki/projects/<project>.md` for important initiatives.\n- `wiki/people/<person>.md` for relevant people.\n- `wiki/timeline.md` for milestones.\n- `wiki/strategy.md` for source-grounded strategic analysis.\n\nSeparate facts from interpretation, especially for strategy or intent.\n\n## Project Wiki\n\nBest for an internal build, research initiative, course, or content project.\n\nSuggested pages:\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for status and navigation.\n- `wiki/decisions/<decision>.md` for important choices.\n- `wiki/specs/<spec>.md` for requirements.\n- `wiki/notes/<note>.md` for working notes.\n- `derived/briefs/` for summaries and handoffs.\n\nProject wikis should make the current state obvious to the next agent.\n\n## templates/index.md (verbatim)\n\n# {{TITLE}}\n\n## Overview\n\nThis wiki tracks source-grounded knowledge for `{{TITLE}}`.\n\n## Start Here\n\n- Key concepts: add the most important concept pages.\n- Source notes: add the most important source pages.\n- Open questions: add active research questions.\n- Derived briefs: add synthesized memos, maps, or outlines.\n\n## Current Map\n\nAdd the working structure of the wiki here after the first sources are ingested.\n\n## Recent Updates\n\n- {{DATE}}: Wiki scaffold created.\n\n## templates/maintenance-log.md (verbatim)\n\n# Maintenance Log\n\nTrack meaningful wiki changes.\n\n## {{DATE}}\n\n- Created the initial wiki scaffold.\n\n## templates/prompts/compile-concept-page.md (verbatim)\n\n# Compile Concept Page\n\nUse this prompt to create or update a concept page.\n\nTask:\n\n- Read relevant source pages and raw sources.\n- Define the concept in plain language.\n- Explain why it matters for this wiki's purpose.\n- Ground the explanation in specific sources.\n- Link related concepts, source pages, and open questions.\n- Mark uncertainty where the source base is thin.\n\n## templates/prompts/compile-index.md (verbatim)\n\n# Compile Index\n\nUse this prompt to update `wiki/index.md`.\n\nTask:\n\n- Read `wiki.config.md`, `sources.md`, and the current `wiki/` pages.\n- Rewrite `wiki/index.md` as the best entry point for this wiki.\n- Include the most useful navigation paths, not every file.\n- Surface major open questions and recent updates.\n- Keep the page aligned with the wiki flavor and audience.\n\n## templates/prompts/compile-source-page.md (verbatim)\n\n# Compile Source Page\n\nUse this prompt to turn one source into a durable wiki page.\n\nTask:\n\n- Read the source and `wiki.config.md`.\n- Create a page under the most appropriate `wiki/` subfolder.\n- Summarize the source's concrete contribution.\n- Extract important claims, evidence, numbers, methods, examples, and limitations.\n- Link to related wiki pages.\n- End with open questions or follow-up work when useful.\n\n## templates/prompts/lint-wiki.md (verbatim)\n\n# Lint Wiki\n\nUse this prompt to improve an existing wiki without changing its intent.\n\nTask:\n\n- Read `wiki.config.md`, `sources.md`, `wiki/index.md`, and a representative sample of pages.\n- Find stale links, missing source entries, unclear page names, duplicated summaries, and unsupported claims.\n- Patch focused issues when the fix is obvious.\n- Leave a concise maintenance note in `logs/maintenance-log.md`.\n\n## templates/prompts/query-and-file.md (verbatim)\n\n# Query And File\n\nUse this prompt when answering a question from the wiki and saving the result.\n\nTask:\n\n- Read `wiki.config.md`, `sources.md`, and relevant wiki pages.\n- Answer the user's question with source-grounded reasoning.\n- If the answer should persist, create or update a page under `wiki/questions/`, `derived/briefs/`, or another configured location.\n- Update `wiki/index.md` if the answer becomes an important entry point.\n- Update `logs/maintenance-log.md` for material additions.\n\n## templates/sources.md (verbatim)\n\n# Sources\n\nRecord every major source added to this wiki.\n\n## Source Log\n\n| Date Added | Title | Type | Path Or URL | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| {{DATE}} | Initial scaffold | setup | `wiki.config.md` | Wiki created. |\n\n## templates/wiki.config.md (verbatim)\n\n# {{TITLE}} Wiki Config\n\nSlug: `{{SLUG}}`\nFlavor: `{{FLAVOR}}`\nCreated: `{{DATE}}`\nRoot: `{{ROOT}}`\n\n## Purpose\n\nDescribe what this wiki is for and what decisions, research, or creative work it should support.\n\n## Audience\n\nDescribe who the wiki is written for.\n\n## Scope\n\nIn scope:\n\n- Add the main topics, source types, or questions this wiki should cover.\n\nOut of scope:\n\n- Add exclusions so future agents do not over-expand the wiki.\n\n## Source Policy\n\n- Keep raw source material in `raw/`.\n- Record every major source in `sources.md`.\n- Distinguish sourced claims from interpretation.\n- Mark uncertainty directly when sources conflict or evidence is thin.\n\n## Page Types\n\n- `wiki/index.md` for the main entry point.\n- `wiki/concepts/<concept>.md` for durable concepts.\n- `wiki/sources/<source>.md` for important source writeups.\n- `wiki/questions/<question>.md` for open questions.\n- `derived/` for briefs, outlines, and temporary synthesis.\n\n## Style Rules\n\n- Lead with the useful takeaway.\n- Use clear section headings.\n- Link related wiki pages.\n- Keep pages source-grounded and skimmable.\n- Avoid filler summaries that do not add navigation, synthesis, or decision value.\n\n## Maintenance Rules\n\n- Update `wiki/index.md` after adding important pages.\n- Update `sources.md` after adding sources.\n- Update `logs/maintenance-log.md` after meaningful structure or content changes.\n\nBack to 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