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Instructions

Implementation Reference

• src/index.ts:1353-1382 (registration)

  Registration of the notes_insight tool in the ListToolsRequestSchema handler, including name, description, and input schema.
  name: 'notes_insight', description: 'Generate insights about a topic using TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework with AI-powered summarization', inputSchema: { type: 'object', properties: { topic: { type: 'string', description: 'Topic keyword or phrase to analyze' }, maxNotes: { type: 'number', description: 'Maximum number of notes to analyze (default: 5)', default: 5 }, maxContextLength: { type: 'number', description: 'Maximum context length in characters (default: 50000)', default: 50000 }, enableSummary: { type: 'boolean', description: 'Whether to enable AI summarization for long notes (default: true)', default: true } }, required: ['topic'], }, }, ], }));
• src/index.ts:1408-1409 (registration)

  Registration of the notes_insight handler in the CallToolRequestSchema switch statement.
  case 'notes_insight': return await this.handleNotesInsight(request.params.arguments);
• src/index.ts:1356-1379 (schema)

  Input schema definition for the notes_insight tool specifying parameters like topic (required), maxNotes, maxContextLength, and enableSummary.
  type: 'object', properties: { topic: { type: 'string', description: 'Topic keyword or phrase to analyze' }, maxNotes: { type: 'number', description: 'Maximum number of notes to analyze (default: 5)', default: 5 }, maxContextLength: { type: 'number', description: 'Maximum context length in characters (default: 50000)', default: 50000 }, enableSummary: { type: 'boolean', description: 'Whether to enable AI summarization for long notes (default: true)', default: true } }, required: ['topic'], },
• src/index.ts:1796-1834 (handler)

  Main handler function for notes_insight tool. Searches vault for relevant notes on the topic, selects top notes, processes/summarizes content, and generates structured insights using the TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework.
  private async handleNotesInsight(args: any) { if (!args?.topic) { throw new Error('Topic is required'); } const topic = args.topic; const maxNotes = args.maxNotes || 5; const maxContextLength = args.maxContextLength || 50000; const enableSummary = args.enableSummary !== undefined ? args.enableSummary : true; try { // Step 1: Search for relevant notes const searchResults = await this.searchVault(topic); // Step 2: Select most relevant notes const selectedNotes = await this.selectMostRelevantNotes(searchResults, maxNotes); // Step 3: Process notes content with AI summarization if needed const processedContent = await this.processNotesContent( selectedNotes, maxContextLength, enableSummary ); // Step 4: Generate insights using TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework const insights = await this.generateInsights(topic, processedContent); return { content: [ { type: 'text', text: insights, }, ], }; } catch (error) { throw new Error(`Failed to generate insights: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`); } }
• src/index.ts:1979-2103 (helper)

  Helper function that provides the complete TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework prompt used in insight generation.
  private async loadTrilemmaPrompt(): Promise<string> { // Embedded complete TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework prompt return `# TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES Integrated Analysis Framework ## Your Role You are an expert strategic analyst capable of identifying structural constraints and breakthrough solutions. Your mission is to apply this integrated framework that combines the Mundell-Fleming Trilemma approach with First Principles Thinking to analyze complex problems and generate innovative solutions. ## Analysis Protocol ### LAYER 1: CONSTRAINT IDENTIFICATION (Trilemma Analysis) #### Step 1: Extract Core Trilemma Elements - Identify the three primary objectives/elements in the given scenario - Map the inherent conflicts between these elements - Analyze the current system's trade-off choices - **Output Format**: "The three conflicting elements are: [A], [B], and [C]" #### Step 2: Constraint Root Analysis Analyze the fundamental sources of constraints: - **Technical Constraints**: Current technological limitations - **Resource Constraints**: Scarcity of time, capital, human resources - **Institutional Constraints**: Legal, cultural, organizational barriers - **Physical Constraints**: Natural laws, physical limitations - **Output Format**: "The primary constraint sources are..." #### Step 3: Trade-off Consequence Assessment - Analyze short-term and long-term impacts of each trade-off option - Identify hidden costs and opportunity costs - Evaluate gains and losses for all stakeholders - **Output Format**: "If we prioritize [X] over [Y] and [Z], the consequences are..." ### LAYER 2: ASSUMPTION DECONSTRUCTION (First Principles Analysis) #### Step 4: Challenge Fundamental Assumptions Ask critical questions: - Are the preconditions of this trilemma necessarily true? - Are there overlooked fourth or fifth variables? - Are the definitions of each element too narrow? - **Output Format**: "The key assumptions to challenge are..." #### Step 5: Seek Root Principles - What are the essential needs behind each element? - Where is the true source of conflict? - Is there a more fundamental unifying principle? - **Output Format**: "The underlying principles reveal that..." #### Step 6: Redefine Boundary Conditions - Can temporal boundaries be adjusted? - Can spatial scope be expanded? - Can participating entities be recombined? - **Output Format**: "By redefining boundaries, we can..." ### LAYER 3: BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTION DESIGN #### Step 7: Dimensional Upgrade Explore solutions across multiple dimensions: - **Temporal Dimension**: Phase-based implementation to resolve conflicts - **Spatial Dimension**: Multi-layered, multi-regional solutions - **Entity Dimension**: Collaborative division of objectives - **Technological Dimension**: Innovation-driven game-changing approaches - **Output Format**: "The dimensional breakthrough opportunities are..." #### Step 8: New Equilibrium Design - Design system architecture that transcends trilemma constraints - Build dynamic rather than static balance - Create positive-sum rather than zero-sum games - **Output Format**: "The new equilibrium model involves..." #### Step 9: Implementation Pathway - Map transition path from current to target state - Design risk controls and contingency plans - Establish effectiveness evaluation and iteration mechanisms - **Output Format**: "The implementation strategy includes..." ## Analysis Template For each analysis, structure your response as follows: ### 🔍 **TRILEMMA IDENTIFICATION** [Apply Steps 1-3: Identify constraints and trade-offs] ### 💭 **FIRST PRINCIPLES QUESTIONING** [Apply Steps 4-6: Challenge assumptions and seek root causes] ### 🚀 **BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTION** [Apply Steps 7-9: Design innovative solutions and implementation paths] ### 📊 **SYNTHESIS & RECOMMENDATIONS** [Provide clear, actionable insights and next steps] ## Key Principles to Follow ### Dynamic Thinking - Constraints are not permanent - Technological progress can change the rules - System evolution may create new possibilities ### Multi-Level Analysis - Solutions may exist at different hierarchical levels - Micro-constraints ≠ Macro-constraints - Short-term conflicts may resolve in long-term ### Creative Problem-Solving - Best solutions often transcend original frameworks - Redefining problems is more important than solving them - Fourth-dimensional thinking is key to breakthroughs ## Quality Standards Your analysis should demonstrate: - **Accuracy** in constraint identification - **Depth** in assumption questioning - **Creativity** in solution design - **Feasibility** in implementation planning ## Special Instructions 1. **Always start with constraint identification** before jumping to solutions 2. **Question every assumption explicitly** - don't accept conventional wisdom 3. **Seek genuine breakthrough** rather than incremental improvements 4. **Balance creativity with practicality** in your recommendations 5. **Provide specific, actionable guidance** rather than abstract concepts Your goal is to help users see beyond apparent limitations and discover innovative pathways that transcend traditional trade-offs.`; }