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synthesize

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Fuse insights from multiple knowledge sources (code, docs, memory, research, web) into coherent understanding. Use when you have scattered information that needs integration.

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Synthesize knowledge on this topic: $ARGUMENTS

Process

1. Source Inventory

Identify relevant knowledge sources across these categories:

Source TypeWhere to Look
CodeCurrent codebase (Glob/Grep), implementation patterns, tests, comments
DocumentationSpecs, READMEs, ADRs, API docs in the repo
Memory.Codex/ project memory, agent memory, previous learnings
External researchWebSearch, Exa for papers, blog posts, community discussion
Issue historyselected tracker or handoff entries, closed issues, decision rationale

Scan at least 3 source types. Don't rely on a single category.

2. Extract & Classify

For each source, extract:

  • Claims — specific assertions about the topic
  • Patterns — recurring approaches or structures
  • Conflicts — where sources disagree
  • Gaps — what no source addresses

3. Integration

Three integration strategies, used as appropriate:

Convergent — Multiple sources agree. High confidence. Extract the common principle.

Divergent — Sources disagree. Analyze why (different contexts? different values? different data?). Don't force resolution — document the conditions under which each view applies.

Complementary — Sources cover different facets. Weave into a complete picture, noting which source contributed which piece.

4. Output

## Synthesis: [Topic]

### Sources Consulted
- [Source type]: [what was found]

### Convergent Findings (high confidence)
- [Finding]: supported by [sources]

### Divergent Findings (context-dependent)
- [Claim A] (applies when [X]) vs. [Claim B] (applies when [Y])

### Gaps
- [What no source addressed]

### Integrated Understanding
[Coherent narrative combining all sources — the actual synthesis]

### Confidence Assessment
[Overall confidence and what would increase it]

### Actionable Next Steps
[What to do with this understanding]

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