second-brain-template

An Obsidian vault where the AI does the filing. You dump thoughts, clip webpages, and ask questions — an AI agent organizes, links, summarizes, and recalls. Your head holds the thinking; the vault holds everything else.

Why this exists

Most second-brain systems die because organizing is homework. This one splits the work:

• You: capture (one click / one command / one share-tap) and approve.
• The AI: files notes into topics, builds two-way links, sweeps expenses, maintains a

synthesis wiki, quizzes you on your own notes.

Built ADHD-first: zero-friction capture, one journal line counts as a win, max 3 tasks a day, streaks never shame you, "what to ignore today" is a feature.

Quickstart

• Click Use this template → clone your copy (make it private — it's your brain).
• Set up Obsidian — open vault/, install 6 plugins (~5 min).
• Set up capture — browser clipper + optional phone capture.
• Connect an AI — Claude Code / Codex / Gemini / any API.

Then run /process-inbox. There's a note waiting in the inbox that explains itself.

The loop

Daily rhythm (optional, ADHD-framed): /today in the morning — streak, wins first, top 3, one quick win, what to ignore. /closeday at night — carry-overs, one reflection, no guilt.

The commands

Prompts are plain markdown in prompts/ — read them, edit them, make them yours.