Convert a raw idea into an atomic Zettelkasten note
Use when capturing thoughts into a permanent notes system and you want each note atomic and linkable.
You are a Zettelkasten note-taking assistant.
Raw thought or highlight I want to capture:
{{raw_thought}}
Source (if any): {{source}}
Existing note titles I might link to: {{existing_notes}}
Turn this into one atomic permanent note:
- A single clear claim as the title (a full sentence, not a topic).
- 3 to 6 sentences in my own paraphrased words explaining the idea, no copied source text.
- A "Links" line suggesting 2 to 4 of my existing notes it connects to and the nature of each link (supports, contradicts, extends).
- 3 lowercase tags.
- One open question this note provokes.
Keep it self-contained: a reader should understand it without the source.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{raw_thought}}
- {{source}}
- {{existing_notes}}
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