description: Extract actionable insights from an external resource argument-hint: [URL, AT-URI, or description of resource]#

digest#

break down an external resource and identify what it means for us.

process#

  1. fetch the resource: $ARGUMENTS

    • use pdsx MCP for AT-URIs (bsky posts, leaflet docs, etc.)
    • use WebFetch for URLs
    • ask for clarification if the resource type is unclear
  2. extract concrete information:

    • what are they doing?
    • what's their architecture/approach?
    • what are their constraints and priorities?
    • what's their roadmap?
  3. cross-reference with our state:

    • check open issues for overlap or gaps
    • grep codebase for related implementations
    • identify where we align or diverge
  4. identify actionable implications - the core output:

    • "given that X is true, we should consider Y"
    • specific issues to open or update
    • code changes to consider
    • integration opportunities
    • things we're missing or doing wrong
  5. present findings - be direct:

    • lead with the implications, not the summary
    • include specific file:line or issue references
    • propose concrete next steps

anti-patterns#

  • philosophical musing without action items
  • "we're complementary" without specifics
  • agreeing that everything is fine
  • backpedaling when challenged

output format#

## implications

1. **[actionable item]**: [reasoning]
   - related: `file.py:123` or issue #456
   - suggested: [specific change or issue to create]

2. **[actionable item]**: ...

## extracted facts

- [concrete thing from the resource]
- [another concrete thing]

## open questions

- [things to clarify or investigate further]